5.0 connecting rods

interstate2006 · 09-29-2009, 10:21 PM

putting e303 cam into .030 over block (complete re-build), new forged pistons. will my stock connecting rods be ok for the application?, just curious. thank you

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mattdel · 09-29-2009, 10:26 PM

mjr46 · 09-29-2009, 11:02 PM

you'll need to swap springs on heads

uedlose · 09-30-2009, 07:31 AM

rods will be fine

interstate2006 · 09-30-2009, 08:23 PM

thanx. for the responses!!!!, tying to do this build on a budget, but, it is a mustang you have to give somehow. thanx again

mjr46 · 09-30-2009, 08:55 PM

budgets are fine as long as they include the proper parts and methoods and short cuts are not taken to stay in the budget

interstate2006 · 09-30-2009, 08:58 PM

if it takes a little more time than anticipated, so bo it. but, NO SHORT CUTS!! thanx

mjr46 · 09-30-2009, 09:02 PM

that's the way to do it^^^^^^^^^^^

tinman · 10-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Those rods would be fine but if it were me, I'd do a new set of rod bolts..........