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Old 06-25-2013, 02:21 PM
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Default 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?
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i think 05-07 5.3s got te better better rods and bolts ...03+ 6.0 got ls2 rods and bolts
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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?
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If put rod bolts arp in them you can it to 7000- on stock bolt 6500 be ok
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