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Gimpy_72
PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:59 am 
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Looking for replacement Cooper S conrods.

Just wondering if there are different conrods with the same specs as a Cooper S conrod?

I read about using a chevy conrod?

If you can use different rods, can someone please help me locate them.

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Lillee
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Why not just buy Cooper S conrods?

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1275 Cooper 'S's rods are either 177s or 521s.
The only other choice you have are 1275 Midget rods 625s.
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you can go after market Carello etc etc but expect to pay big dollars.
RE: Chevy rods. Maybe your mistaken. You can use some Chev rod bolts but I doubt if you can use the rod. I maybe wrong, I've never heard of it.
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AEG521's can be found in Morris 1100s engines as well. Rods are going for about $200 any condition so look out for them.

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I've not heard of using Chevy rods, but my 1412 motor build is using ARP Big Block Chevy rod bolts and nuts.
I normally use BigBlock Ford ones (less work to fit), but this set of Chevys has been sitting here for years, so in they go! :lol:

There are other aftermarket rods than Carrillo. Graham Russell has just sourced some very nice ones from NZ. Cheaper, but pricing I don't know.

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Thanks Guys, i'm looking at rebuilding my 1275 LS. I think i will contact Graham about the rods. Thanks Again.

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From memory about $200 per rod or something like that

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