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icepaddles

Post subject: 170 with 2.5 pistons

PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 4:04 pm

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Will the 198 length rod fit in a 170, so as to use the better piston geometry?

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PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 4:10 pm

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No, a 7" 198 rod will not fit. You'd have a piston compression distance of 0.45". 170 rods are only 5.7" so a 6" rod is a good choice.

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