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Are the stock rods in the 302 cast or forged? I know the pistons up to 93 were forged and the crankshaft is cast. Whats the deal with the rods? What are they? Are they different for different years, etc...?

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[ January 19, 2005, 09:03 PM: Message edited by: The Nick ]

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Good question....I want to say forged, but I'd be guessing....

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cast, but we have the fix for that [Big Grin]

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I'm pretty sure the 93 pistons are not forged.

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Yeah, I meant up until 93 as in 86-92. So they care cast. Excellent. Thanks.

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