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Stewart Way · 04-16-2009, 12:56 PM

Believe the head for both the S/SS Challenger 5.7 and 6.1 is the 369AA head from the 6.1 SRT8 with larger valves. The Manley rod wont work. Has to be 6.200" + or - .025. I don't know of a Mopar rod that is 6.200" so my guess is it is aftermarket or Mopar special built. Since they use Diamond pistons, they might know. The 6.1 SRT-8 crank is a forged piece. Knife edged I am told. I will be picking one up Monday and will know for sure. They will interchange but you have to go with the 6.1 front cover and balancer.

04-16-2009, 12:56 PM	#6
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: New Chrysler Engines for S/S Believe the head for both the S/SS Challenger 5.7 and 6.1 is the 369AA head from the 6.1 SRT8 with larger valves. The Manley rod wont work. Has to be 6.200" + or - .025. I don't know of a Mopar rod that is 6.200" so my guess is it is aftermarket or Mopar special built. Since they use Diamond pistons, they might know. The 6.1 SRT-8 crank is a forged piece. Knife edged I am told. I will be picking one up Monday and will know for sure. They will interchange but you have to go with the 6.1 front cover and balancer.