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Low97tahoE

06-25-2013 02:21 PM

4.8/5.3 Stock Rod Bolts

So I know the LS series engines got better rod bolts in 2001+, but did the Iron truck engines get the same upgrade? And is there an easy way to tell?

06murder

06-25-2013 03:47 PM

i think 05-07 5.3s got te better better rods and bolts ...03+ 6.0 got ls2 rods and bolts

Low97tahoE

06-25-2013 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 06murder (Post 5118139)

i think 05-07 5.3s got te better better rods and bolts ...03+ 6.0 got ls2 rods and bolts

So the stock rod bolts in my 01 4.8 are good for up to 6500 rpm? The same as 99-00?

06murder

06-25-2013 06:52 PM

If put rod bolts arp in them you can it to 7000- on stock bolt 6500 be ok

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