Thanks for the replies, I will check out both recomendations. Has anyone used CAT rods? Web site is
www.catpep.com They are selling stock length Buick rods for $270. Below is some info. on their products.
Jeff
CONNECTING RODS - 5140 OEM REPLACEMENT
All C.A.T. connecting rods are manufactured from high quality chrome moly forging steel. They are designed for heavy duty and high performance applications with strength 150% over OEM. All rods are equipped with 12 points nuts and bolts to obtain higher tensile strength.
All C.A.T. rods feature:
Rods and caps are forged separately from the highest quality steel to obtain optimum grain flow.
Surface hardness HRB 228-269 to ensure higher tensile strength.
All rods have been treated with magnaflux inspection, stress relieve, and shot peening.
Weight control for each rod within five(5) gram tolerance, and balanced for every set within eight(8) grams tolerance.
8740 bolts with tensile strength over 190,000 PSI.
Center to Center precision manufacturing with tolerances within 0.001" to obtain the best possible performance.
Part Number Application List Price
BUICK 231
CR-231 2.3740" X .9380" X 5.970", Year 79-88 $270