Pulling the engine for new freeze plugs

604 said
Like I said I have that complete set of rods just sitting hear. Just give me a PM if you want them. I would let you have them for next to nothing. Might even do some trading for some 273 parts off of your parts engine.

I might take you up on that offer but need to see what pans out.

toolmanmike said
Use the stock rods. As said earlier the 340 rods are heavier and will cause balance problems. You have to add weight to the crank which is very expensive. Egge has HP pistons for you if you need to overbore although they will drop your compression a point which is ok with today's fuels.I don't have the specs handy but if the ridge/taper isn't too bad you can hone and re-ring. Your machine shop will know what's best. toolman

Why do you think it lowers compression? Do you think it is the over bore or how the pistons are made? I did notice they advertise them at 10.25 to 1 in the catalog. Egge is not far from me I had never heard of them before. Called yesterday they raised their prices pistons now $428 rings $70.