stock 340 rods

I wonder how much the Eagle I-beams weigh? They're $250 @ mancini.

I spun some of those well past 8000 in a 302 ford (420 rwhp), but that was with sub 500 gram pistons, low tension rings, good bearings, blah blah. Shorter stroke so slower piston speed than a 340/360 also.

light stuff makes horsepower, but broken stuff makes for a really bad day.

lighter stuff makes the same horsepower.

And the thing is...if you are going to rebuild and use 'todays pistons'...then those stock rods have even less to worry about.

Stock 340 pistons weighed 700+ grams...

Todays common replacement KYB243 'considered heavy by some' only weigh around 576 grams.

Just things to ponder.