SS 350/295hp pistons

Jeff Lee · 07-22-2010, 08:22 PM

Shop ebay for new Oliver or Manley rods. I have two sets of Oliver Rods I bought, one new set and one dyno session set. I think I have about $1K total invested. Just search "Billet 5.700"

Mike Pearson · 07-23-2010, 06:48 AM

I am using the crower sportsman thru bolt rods. I bought my rods from a friend. he bought them and ended up using a different combo. When I checked the rods were $650 from summit. I think you would have to go direct to crower for the rod with an .875 pin.

I dont think you would have any problem with your cast crank. My friend that runs a GT/EA firebird uses a cast crank. It has alot of runs with no issues. He has a very heavy bob weight. Some pistons about like yours and an old set of Summit rods. His engine has been very reliable and runs decent. FYI there was a set of the summit rods for sale on this site for $100 with 40 runs. They would be good for your set up.

Adger Smith · 07-23-2010, 07:15 AM

There are times when a little extra weight in a piston will help in making the rings more stable. That means better ring seal. Even heavier-stronger pins help the same way. Don't get hung up about the a few grams of weight. It might actually help.

richie 2 · 07-30-2010, 11:44 AM

coating them won't hurt either?

07-22-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: SS 350/295hp pistons Shop ebay for new Oliver or Manley rods. I have two sets of Oliver Rods I bought, one new set and one dyno session set. I think I have about $1K total invested. Just search "Billet 5.700" __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

07-23-2010, 06:48 AM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,450 Likes: 615 Liked 1,931 Times in 580 Posts	Re: SS 350/295hp pistons I am using the crower sportsman thru bolt rods. I bought my rods from a friend. he bought them and ended up using a different combo. When I checked the rods were $650 from summit. I think you would have to go direct to crower for the rod with an .875 pin. I dont think you would have any problem with your cast crank. My friend that runs a GT/EA firebird uses a cast crank. It has alot of runs with no issues. He has a very heavy bob weight. Some pistons about like yours and an old set of Summit rods. His engine has been very reliable and runs decent. FYI there was a set of the summit rods for sale on this site for $100 with 40 runs. They would be good for your set up. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-23-2010, 07:15 AM	#3
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: SS 350/295hp pistons There are times when a little extra weight in a piston will help in making the rings more stable. That means better ring seal. Even heavier-stronger pins help the same way. Don't get hung up about the a few grams of weight. It might actually help. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

07-30-2010, 11:44 AM	#4
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 426 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: SS 350/295hp pistons coating them won't hurt either?

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