Re: Alternative pistons and rods for V-8

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/1/22 7:39:31

Many thanks to Craig and Jack for their analysis.

For those not racing and thus for cost savings then why not use OEM or standard duty replacement Chevy 402 rods and pistons with modifications as Craig indicates??

i.e. Many of us do not want racing engine strength but do not want anything less than OEM Packard parts strength either.

PRoblem with custom made pistons (for use with Packard rod) is that they would have to be available in various oversizes AND SETTING ON THE car owners SHELF in those various oversizes. THis is especialy true for the racing crowd. Also using the Packard rod does not address the plain 'white box Taiewan' made rod bearings which may be of questionable quality.