Re: V8 Piston possibilities.

Posted by PackardV8 On 2009/2/27 22:05:26

JV writes:
" custom Oliver 7.25" rods which cost $1500 and..."

Packard pin height = 2.072, 350 Chev = 1.56.
Packard rod = 6-25/32 long.

According to my calculations the 350 SBC pistons could be used with rods 7-9/32 long. That's 1/32 inch longer than your Olivers. What i don't know yet is pin hieght of a 400 Chevy piston nor how common the 400 pistons are.
It would be great to have ONE rod like your Olivers to work with both pistons in 352 and 374 Packard V8's.

Apparently my guess worok on pricing the rods was not too far off. Last time i bought Corrillos was about 12 years ago.