Performance Engine Rods

Engine Rods connect the reciprocal motion of the pistons to the rotational motion of the crank. Performance engine rods, which are lighter than OE, allow for faster throttle response and acceleration. More importantly they can withstand the tension from a performance engine. Depending on what purpose your building your 1979 Chevrolet K10 for, the type of rod need can vary. Sport Compact Warehouse is your premier source for Performance Rods. We have a large inventory of forged rods, billet steel rods, and aluminum rods. You will also find your I-Beam, H-Beam, A-Beam, floating or press-fit rods in our inventory. If you have any questions out to one of our experienced representatives today who can help you make a more informative decision.

The valvetrain is the mechanical connection between the camshaft and intake and exhaust valves. It transforms the profiles of the rotating cam lobes into the opening and closing motion of the valves. Overhead Valve (OHV) engines have the most complex valvetrains with lifters, pushrods, and rocker arms between the cam and valves, while Overhead Camshaft (OHC) engines are much simpler, with some designs having only bucket lifters between the cam and valves.

Performance valvetrain components must be much stronger to function at high RPMs and overcome stiff valve spring pressure to open larger valves. Higher valve spring pressure is needed to prevent valve float at high RPM. Performance rocker arms and valve spring retainers are made of lighter materials to enable the engine to rev easier and achieve higher RPM, and components like roller lifters and roller rockers reduce power-robbing friction.

The OEMs switched to roller lifters long ago because roller operation made camshafts and lifters much more reliable than their flat-tappet predecessors. But reduced friction and improved durability are not the only benefits. Roller cams have much more aggressive ramp rates that would cause a flat tappet lifter to dig into the ramp.These ramp rates allow the valves to open faster and remain at high lift for most of the opening duration, which increases power. Roller cams are also much more tolerant of high valve spring pressure. Roller cam and lifter kits are available to convert older flat tappet engines.

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Eagle CRS5700BLW
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Eagle CRS5700BLW Engine Connecting Rod
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$723.81

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$629.40

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle CRS5700S3D
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Eagle CRS5700S3D Engine Connecting Rod
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$705.84

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle CRS5700B3D2000
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Eagle CRS5700B3D2000 Engine Connecting Rod
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$699.05

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$607.87

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle CRS5700B3D
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Eagle CRS5700B3D Engine Connecting Rod
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$588.92

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$512.10

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle FSI5700B
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Eagle FSI5700B Engine Connecting Rod
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$514.76

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle SIR5700BBLW
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Eagle SIR5700BBLW SIR I-Beam Connecting Rods Bushed Set of 8
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$386.73

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$336.29

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
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Eagle SIR5700BPLW
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Eagle SIR5700BPLW SIR I-Beam Connecting Rods Press Fit Set of 8
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$357.58

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$310.94

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8
 
Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
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CLOYES 9-3100A-10
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Cloyes 9-3100A-10 Hex-A-Just True Roller Engine Timing Set
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$224.11

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$194.88

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 4.511in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 4.511in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-229
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Cloyes 9-229 Quick Button Two-Piece Timing Cover
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$210.97

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-227
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Cloyes 9-227 Quick Button Timing Cover
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$209.65

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$182.30

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3100A
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CLOYES 9-3100A Timing Chain and Gear Set
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$207.01

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$180.01

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8,
5.7L V8
 
Engine VIN Code: L
Engine Version: Chevrolet
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8,
5.7L V8 Engine VIN Code: L
Engine Version: Chevrolet
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CLOYES 9-221
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Cloyes 9-221 Quick Button Timing Cover
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$196.49

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$170.86

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Standard Engine
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Standard Engine
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3100-5
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Cloyes 9-3100-5 Original True Roller Set
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$144.51

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$125.66

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 4.516in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 4.516in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3100-10
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Cloyes 9-3100-10 Original True Roller Set
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$138.30

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$120.26

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 4.511in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 4.511in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-131Z
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Cloyes 9-131Z Z-Series Timing Chain
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$136.86

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$119.01

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Rollers: DoubleLink Quantity: 60
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Rollers: DoubleLink Quantity: 60
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-131
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Cloyes 9-131 Premium True Roller Timing Chain
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$75.62

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$65.76

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
[Replacement High Performance Chain] 0.005 &
0.010 Reduced Length Chains Available
to Order Add -5 or -10 to the End of this Part#
Rollers: Double
Link Quantity: 60
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
5.7L V8 Gas OHV [Replacement High Performance Chain] 0.005 &
0.010 Reduced Length Chains Available
to Order Add -5 or -10 to the End of this Part#
Rollers: Double
Link Quantity: 60
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-221B
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CLOYES 9-221B Timing Cover Replacement Component
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$52.43

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$45.59

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1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
ALL
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
ALL
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CLOYES C-3023SP
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Cloyes C-3023SP Heavy Duty Timing Set; Incl. Machined Steel Cam Sprkt;Single Keyway Crank Sprkt;Double Roller Chain;Clamshell
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$31.99

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$27.82

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Incl. Camshaft SprocketIn Clamshell Packaging For DisplayDouble Roller ChainHeavy Duty Timing SetSingle Keyway Crank Sprocket
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.00 Engine Stroke Inch = 3.48 Addl Note = Incl. Camshaft SprocketIn Clamshell Packaging For DisplayDouble Roller ChainHeavy Duty Timing SetSingle Keyway Crank Sprocket
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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ARP 200-1502
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ARP 2001502 Timing Cover Hex Bolt Kit
for 1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE

$15.92

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$13.84

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EngineFit NotesFitment Notes
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV
 
With Chevy Small Block Gen I
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1979 Chevrolet K10 SCOTTSDALE equipped with
6.6L V8 Gas OHV,
5.7L V8 Gas OHV With Chevy Small Block Gen I
Cab & Chassis 2-Door