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Connecting Rod Length Info
Measuring Connecting Rod Length
Connecting rod length is measured between the centers of the "big end" (journal end - rotating) and the "little end" (piston pin end - reciprocating).
| Displacement Cubic Inches | Liters | Rod Length (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCK CHEVY V8 CONNECTING ROD LENGTHS | |||
| 302 | 4.9 | 5.700 | |
| 305 | 5.0 | 5.700 | |
| 327 | 5.4 | 5.700 | |
| 350 | 5.7 | 5.700 | |
| 350(LT5) | 5.7 | 5.740 | |
| 350(LS1) | 5.7 | 6.098 | |
| 383 | 6.3 | 6.000 | |
| 400 | 6.6 | 5.565 | |
| 396 | 6.5 | 6.135 | |
| 402 | 6.6 | 6.135 | |
| 427 | 7.0 | 6.1350 | |
| 454 | 7.4 | 6.135 | |
| 502 | 8.2 | 6.135 | |
| 377 | 6.2 | 6.135 | |
| Displacement Cubic Inches | Liters | Rod Length (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCK FORD V8 CONNECTING ROD LENGTHS | |||
| 289 | 4.7 | 5.1550 | |
| 302 | 5.0 | 5.0900 | |
| 302 (Boss) | 5.0 | 5.1500 | |
| 302 (SVO) | 5.0 | 5.1500 | |
| 351 W (1969-70) | 5.8 | 5.9560 | |
| 351 W (1971-96) | 5.8 | 5.9560 | |
| 351 (SVO 9.2) | 5.8 | 5.7800 | |
| 351C (Boss) | 5.8 | 5.7800 | |
| 351M | 5.8 | 6.5800 | |
| 429 STD (1968-70) | 7.0 | 6.6050 | |
| 429 STD (1970 1/2-71) | 7.0 | 6.6050 | |
| 429 CJ/SCJ (1972-73) | 7.0 | 6.6050 | |
| 429 Boss (S) | 7.0 | 6.5490 | |
| 429 Boss (T) | 7.0 | 6.6050 | |
| 460 | 7.5 | 6.6050 | |
| 281 (Modular) | 4.6 | 5.9331 | |
| 331 (Modular) | 5.4 | 6.6575 | |