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#4   Pistons and Rods A stout engine requires a stout piston and rod combo.  When it comes to rods there are a number of choices to be made as to length, material and design.  Connecting RodsOf course you have design limitations as to the length of the connecting rod because the block is only so big and the stroke is going to factor into just how much room is going to be between the deck height and the crankshaft.  With a higher boost engine that is going to produce a lot of cylinder pressure and heat your first concern should...

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