[philminotti]

Rod-

The rod ratio for a 482 is 1.57. While rod ratio has ramifications for piston side loads, dwell time at TDC etc, etc, I personally didn't give it a second thought. I went with 482 because it's an off-the-shelf stroke crank and standard bore. (Bigger bores=bigger dollars). And everyone here that has a 482 seems to be thrilled with it. That clinched it for me.

Anyway, cam choice and rear end ratio will dictate the personality of the motor way more than the rod ratio, IMHO.

phil