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Engine Rod Journal Size ?

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Why would you use a 2.3 rod bearing on a 5.4 331 rod the rod in question is a grp aluminum rod big end bearing size is 2.0468 when 3.250 stroke crank rod journal size is 2.100 I might be work but won't that be loose somebody answer please
 

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you need to get a custom crank to do this

the race car crank is like this. its a windsor crank with cleveland mains on it and a big chevy rod bearing. (2.100 is the large chevy small block bearing)
 
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