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Viewed side by side, it's easy to see the extra beef in the new Scat I-beam rod, compared to a stock rod (left). Harder to see is the advantage in materials, with the Scat rod's 4130 steel having significantly more strength than the 10-series OEM carbon steel.
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle - The Howitzer - Project Car - Popular Hot Rodding

 Viewed side by side, it's easy to see the extra beef in the new Scat I-beam rod, compared to a stock rod (left). Harder to see is the advantage in materials, with the Scat rod's 4130 steel having significantly more strength than the 10-series OEM carbon steel.  View Related Article

 

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