What the f#$% is a Trovare?

Love,
Justin

I agree with much of what both Borgie and MT have stated and believe most of the difference in opinion is simply one of perspective on build budget. So take the best of both approaches ramos and build on. BTW, I've been here going on 12 years so I get the final say over all you yahoos if seniority is the gage. That is unless griff posts again (he's my senior) )

Do you have google?

yo yo yo,,i got new's for ya~!!!!!!!!! ALL gm rods are firged not cast....

yes. Difference was in the bolts. Truck rods (330 merc) had 3/8 bolts. Hi Perf (mag rods) had 7/16.

I personally, and as it was stated, I'm not a engine builder, would never reuse a stock rod bolt that has been in a engine since the 80's. I would at minimum replace with new 8740 ARP wave-loc bolts for the extra 60 bucks a set. Most shops charge 120-140 bucks to recondition a rod. So figure that, plus new bolts, you'll be about 200 bucks into the stock rods. But, hey, everyones budget is different, and theres nothing wrong with saving some money by re-using them, as long as they check out. The GM 7/16 I beam with good bolts will take some rpm. Heck, years ago, that's all they ran.

Heres a article on rebuilding rods. Theres a little more to it than tossing some new bolts in them.

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Arti...ting_rods.aspx

Borgie you bretty much answered your own ?,, hint....300 raised exhaust ports puy the exhaust ports over 1/4 '' higher then stock location so yes the studs should clear the wmi manifolds..as always i try to final fit all my parts and measure EVERYTHING before assembling it all to so it all fits..

Im confused?

BoredGi, since none of the big builders post anymore (probably got tired of every boner with a 23' Tovare and a 'magic room' arguing moot points) you just pissed of the only guy with enough knowledge who still post and helps folks around here.
What`s your next great debate toasted vs. non toasted sandwiches?

And for the record I don't recall my disagreeing with anyone as "pissing on the them". Poor rebuttals seem to be a trend here! Insulting my boat and insinuating I have a "magic room". Was that intended to insight an angry response? If you haven't noticed this drama phase of the thread is over. You sir are a day late and a dollar short. Next time you might want to respond quicker......

BoredGi????? So dumb

And just to keep this honest will full disclosure, yes I did remove a witty insult. Decided I didn't want to play your game of name calling, as classy as it might be. Lord knows you are trying to get me banned as we speak, which isn't going to work, or plotting with your offshore pals to see who is going to try and attack me next with your eloquent phrases and witty shop talk.... I'm patiently waiting.

Well done sir your are a man of many talents I see. Not only a master of the mechanical but a master of the dictionary.. bravo my man bravo!