318 Connecting Rod Comparison
Pictured on the left:
2406782.
"782" Lighter Free Floating Rods
Pictured on the right:
3418645
"645" Heavier press on Rods.
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No wonder the '68-'69 higher compression 318s perform so well and have more available power. Huge difference in weight there, 30 oz.
That is getting close to 2 lbs less reciprocating weight with the 782 lighter rods.
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