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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: wunderwerks on January 12, 2015, 02:57:55 PM
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A friend of mine just purchased a large parts collection from an estate and included is a block with a VIN # stamped on the side of the block plus it has the HIPO main caps. Other than that it is a bare block. In other parts is a set of connecting rods. Other than the bolts holding on the rod caps, what is the difference between a standard connecting rod and a HIPO rod? I assume the bolt hole is larger but are there any other differences?
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Casting numbers are the same, C3AE-D. They are machined different than the standard to accept the 3/8 bolts. This results in a different inventory part number.
Jim
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With consideration of the balancing is there any reason that you would not bore out the bolt holes on standard connecting rods and caps to accept the 3/8s bolts? Are they physically identical in size (except for the holes) to a standard rod?
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Casting numbers are the same, C3AE-D. They are machined different than the standard to accept the 3/8 bolts. This results in a different inventory part number.
Jim
Yes, you're right on the main body of the rod, but the rod end caps are unique to a hi-po.