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factory rod has a cast ([color:"red"] forged? [/color] ) bump at the nozzle that adds back some of the weight


That bump may have more to do with compensating for the loss of fatigue strength fact than for weight matching the rod side to side.

Kevin

87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...