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What kind of connecting rod does a Pontiac 455 use?

What kind of connecting rod does a Pontiac 455 use?

Pontiac developed a beautiful forged-steel connecting rod for its Super Duty 455. The high-quality forging is constructed of premium steel, uses 7/16-inch fasteners, and is heat treated for maximum durability. Very expensive when new, SD-455 rods remain quite valuable and are suitable for high-performance use.

What are the specs on a Pontiac 455?

Specs on the 455 Pontiac Engine 1 Development. The Pontiac 455 V-8 was actually a bored out 428-cubic-inch V-8 with a bore and stroke of 4 inches by 4 inches. 2 Horsepower and Torque. The 1970 to 1971 Pontiac 455 generated 325 and 455 foot-pounds of torque. 3 Performance. …

What kind of engine does a DCI 400-455 have?

DCI 400-455 is DCI’s most popular crate engine. Featuring a Pontiac 400 cubic inch block stroked to 455 cubic inches, this authentic Pontiac stroker is perfect for street and strip use. The 400-455 is pump gas friendly for the mild daily driver.

How tall is the connecting rod on a Pontiac block?

Connecting Rod Length The stock Pontiac block’s relatively tall deck height allows the use of a rather long connecting rod with a center-tocenter length of 6.625 inches, producing a good rod-to-stroke ratio.

Pontiac developed a beautiful forged-steel connecting rod for its Super Duty 455. The high-quality forging is constructed of premium steel, uses 7/16-inch fasteners, and is heat treated for maximum durability. Very expensive when new, SD-455 rods remain quite valuable and are suitable for high-performance use.

Specs on the 455 Pontiac Engine 1 Development. The Pontiac 455 V-8 was actually a bored out 428-cubic-inch V-8 with a bore and stroke of 4 inches by 4 inches. 2 Horsepower and Torque. The 1970 to 1971 Pontiac 455 generated 325 and 455 foot-pounds of torque. 3 Performance.

Where can I get con rods for my Pontiac?

These rods work in the following displacement V8 Pontiac engines. Each con rod set for the Pontiac V8 engines includes ARP fasteners, lubricant and installation guidelines. All Molnar Technologies Pontiac rods are finished in the United States at the Molnar machine shop in Michigan.

Connecting Rod Length The stock Pontiac block’s relatively tall deck height allows the use of a rather long connecting rod with a center-tocenter length of 6.625 inches, producing a good rod-to-stroke ratio.

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