Scat forged rods for my 343?? And my 343 build specs

[biljoh@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

 I am considering the new "H-Beam" rods for my 343 rebuild. They are made from 4340 Chromoly and are polished and balanced with ARP studs etc etc and sure look nice!  Anyone have an opinion if these would be worth using over a set of stock rods with ARP studs?  I was thinking that the stock rods were strong enough for what I am doing BUT if these new rods are a lot lighter than the AMC rods wouldnt that be better/quicker revving?

Build specs so far: 68 343 block. Stock replacement pistions +.030 stock compression(10.25-01)

ARP main bolts

ARP head bolts

68-69 R4B intake blocked heat risers

Edelbrock Aluminum Heads
 
1/2" head bolt holes in block

Rifle drilled oil passages

Crank scraper

7 quart oil pan

Titanium Retainers

"Mild" Hydraulic roller cam (and appropriate matching valvetrain components)

Full length headers

750 AFB (modified)

2200-2500 stall converter

"Blue printed" oil pump

Powermaster 8 lb high torque starter

Ram air carbon fiber hood from Frank's Custom Fiberglass(optional)

3.54 or 3.73 rear gears with one piece axles.

Shotpeened, polished, and ARP stock rods OR  Scat 4340 balanced polished H beam ARP'd rods???




John

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