Connecting rods that are 5.933 stock, and 5.950 stroker rods.

[Jerry Stoneking]

I need to order connecting rods and pistons other than stock. I am not finding much info on this; can anybody give me the low down. I see connecting rods that are 5.933 stock, and 5.950 stroker rods. Can these rods be used with a stock crank, and stock configuration piston? And what do you get if this is done? And, what is cheapest better than stock components?

 

[MrBhp]

A few years ago the "thing" was to use coyote rods from the boss. They were cheap. Now all the coyotes have those rods. And not as cheap anymore. I am possibly wrong on everything I just typed. I think that third gummy is kicking in.

 

[JC SSP]

Just don’t drink the bong water bro.

 

[07 Boss]

 

[MrBhp]

Just don’t drink the bong water bro.

But none of you guys corrected me. Am I right about the rods?

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

A few years ago the "thing" was to use coyote rods from the boss. They were cheap. Now all the coyotes have those rods. And not as cheap anymore. I am possibly wrong on everything I just typed. I think that third gummy is kicking in.

The OEM Boss 302 forged steel rods (Ford part no. CR3Z6200B) are still an inexpensive upgrade for the 4.6 3V as well as the Gen 1 Coyote. These rods also became standard fitment on Gen 2-4 Coyote engines and are reputed to handle up to 700hp.

I need to order connecting rods and pistons other than stock. I am not finding much info on this; can anybody give me the low down. I see connecting rods that are 5.933 stock, and 5.950 stroker rods. Can these rods be used with a stock crank, and stock configuration piston? And what do you get if this is done? And, what is cheapest better than stock components?

The stock 5.933" length rods are used with stock 1.220" length pistons with a stock 4.6L crank. Longer connecting rods would require shorter pistons. If you add a stroker crank, the resultant longer crank throw would require an even shorter piston e.g. 3.750" stroke crank, 5.950" or 6.000" rod, 1.050" or 1.100" piston. A longer rod is preferred as that keeps the piston skirt further up the bore at BDC.

 

[whitmanink]

stroker rods offer longer stroke,, to my knowledge you must use a crank thats also made a a stroker.. any "kits" i see on and modmax or anyplace like that, says a stroke crank and the numbers they give arent stock , so im assuming only stock rods \ cranks , will work and only "stroker" parts will go together,, email modmax, they can tell you anything you need to know