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 1989 Chevrolet C3500 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 CRS61353DL19
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Eagle CRS61353DL19 Forged Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods Set Of 8
for 1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8
 
Engine Connecting Rod
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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine Connecting Rod
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Eagle CRS61353D2000
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Eagle CRS61353D2000 Forged Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods Set Of 8
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$800.55

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Engine Connecting Rod
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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine Connecting Rod
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Eagle CRS5700BLW
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Eagle CRS5700BLW Engine Connecting Rod
for 1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO

$723.81

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8
 
305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle CRS5700S3D
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Eagle CRS5700S3D Engine Connecting Rod
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$705.84

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle CRS5700B3D2000
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Eagle CRS5700B3D2000 Engine Connecting Rod
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$699.05

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle CRS61353D
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Eagle CRS61353D Forged Steel H-Beam Connecting Rods Set Of 8
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$644.20

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Engine Connecting Rod
Big Block
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine Connecting Rod
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Eagle CRS5700B3D
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Eagle CRS5700B3D Engine Connecting Rod
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$588.92

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305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle FSI6135
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Eagle FSI6135 Engine Connecting Rod
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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Big Block
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Eagle FSI5700B
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Eagle FSI5700B Engine Connecting Rod
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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 305/350
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Eagle SIR6135P
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Eagle SIR6135P SIR I-Beam Connecting Rods Press Fit Set of 8
for 1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO

$420.49

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Eagle SIR5700BBLW
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Eagle SIR5700BBLW SIR I-Beam Connecting Rods Bushed Set of 8
for 1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO

$386.73

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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305/350
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Eagle SIR5700BPLW
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Eagle SIR5700BPLW SIR I-Beam Connecting Rods Press Fit Set of 8
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$357.58

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 Engine Connecting Rod
305/350
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CLOYES 9-3110A-5
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Cloyes 9-3110A-5 Hex-A-Just True Roller Engine Timing Set
for 1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO

$255.83

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3110A-10
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Cloyes 9-3110A-10 Hex-A-Just True Roller Timing Set
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$254.58

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3110A
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CLOYES 9-3110A Timing Chain and Gear Set
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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8
 
Engine VIN Code: N
3 Keyway Crank Sprocket For Non-Factory Roller Cam Hex-A-Just True Roller Timing Set Incl. Cam Sprocket Needle Bearing Roller Chain Standard Center Distance: 3 Keyway Crank Sprocket For Non-Factory Roller Cam Hex-A-Just True Roller Timing Set Incl. Cam Sprocket Needle Bearing Roller Chain Standard Center Distance
Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine Standard Engine: Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine Standard Engine
Standard Engine Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine: Standard Engine Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine
Standard Engine: Standard Engine
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine VIN Code: N
3 Keyway Crank Sprocket For Non-Factory Roller Cam Hex-A-Just True Roller Timing Set Incl. Cam Sprocket Needle Bearing Roller Chain Standard Center Distance: 3 Keyway Crank Sprocket For Non-Factory Roller Cam Hex-A-Just True Roller Timing Set Incl. Cam Sprocket Needle Bearing Roller Chain Standard Center Distance
Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine Standard Engine: Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine Standard Engine
Standard Engine Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine: Standard Engine Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine
Standard Engine: Standard Engine
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CLOYES 9-231
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Cloyes 9-231 Quick Button Timing Cover
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$228.84

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
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[Quick Button 2-Pc Timing Cover] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV [Quick Button 2-Pc Timing Cover] Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
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CLOYES 9-3100A
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CLOYES 9-3100A Timing Chain and Gear Set
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$207.01

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8
 
Engine VIN Code: K
Engine Version: Chevrolet
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
5.7L V8 Engine VIN Code: K
Engine Version: Chevrolet
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CLOYES 9-3110-5
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Cloyes 9-3110-5 Original True Roller Set
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$178.51

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.147in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3110-10
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Cloyes 9-3110-10 Original True Roller Set
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$174.19

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00 Addl Note = Standard EngineNon-Factory Roller Cam EngineEngine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.142in.
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
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CLOYES 9-3610TX9
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CLOYES 9-3610TX9 Timing Chain and Gear Set
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$172.91

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8
 
Engine VIN Code: N
9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Incl. Cam Sprocket Premium Billet True Timing Set Roller Chain W/0.25 Rollers: 9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Incl. Cam Sprocket Premium Billet True Timing Set Roller Chain W/0.25 Rollers
Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
Standard Engine Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine VIN Code: N
9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Incl. Cam Sprocket Premium Billet True Timing Set Roller Chain W/0.25 Rollers: 9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Incl. Cam Sprocket Premium Billet True Timing Set Roller Chain W/0.25 Rollers
Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
Standard Engine Non-Factory Roller Cam Engine Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
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CLOYES 9-3647TX9
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CLOYES 9-3647TX9 Timing Chain and Gear Set
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$172.91

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8
 
Engine VIN Code: N
"Merlin" Engine with 0.399" Raised Camshaft Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine VIN Code: N
"Merlin" Engine with 0.399" Raised Camshaft Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
Keyway Adjustable: Yes Keyway Adjustments
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CLOYES 9-3110
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Cloyes 9-3110 Original True Roller Timing Set
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$164.30

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
[Original Race True Engine Timing Set] Std Eng
Non-Factory Roller Cam Eng
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV [Original Race True Engine Timing Set] Std Eng
Non-Factory Roller Cam Eng
Quantity needed per vehicle: 1
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CLOYES 9-3510TX9
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CLOYES 9-3510TX9 Timing Chain and Gear Set
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$131.59

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8
 
Engine VIN Code: N
9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Billet True Timing Set Captured Needle Bearing Incl. Cam Sprocket Roller Chain: 9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Billet True Timing Set Captured Needle Bearing Incl. Cam Sprocket Roller Chain
Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152" Standard Engine: Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152" Standard Engine
Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Manufacture Specifications: Yes Universal Or Specific Fit
Standard Engine Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152": Standard Engine Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152"
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Engine VIN Code: N
9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Billet True Timing Set Captured Needle Bearing Incl. Cam Sprocket Roller Chain: 9 Keyway Crank Sprocket Billet True Timing Set Captured Needle Bearing Incl. Cam Sprocket Roller Chain
Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152" Standard Engine: Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152" Standard Engine
Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Manufacture Specifications: Yes Universal Or Specific Fit
Standard Engine Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152": Standard Engine Engine Crankshaft to Camshaft Center Distance = 5.152"
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CLOYES 9-134Z
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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
Position = Front Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV Position = Front Engine Bore Inch = 4.25 Engine Stroke Inch = 4.00
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CLOYES 9-134
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Cloyes 9-134 Premium True Roller Timing Chain
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$76.65

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1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV
 
0.005 AND 0.010 REDUCED LENGTH CHAINS AVAILABLE
TO ORDER ADD -5 OR -10 TO THE END OF THIS PART NUMBER
REPLACEMENT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAIN
66 LINKS
FRONT
ROLLERS: DOUBLE
LINK QUANTITY: 66 Quantity Required 1
Cab & Chassis 2-Door
 
1989 Chevrolet C3500 SILVERADO equipped with
7.4L V8 Gas OHV 0.005 AND 0.010 REDUCED LENGTH CHAINS AVAILABLE
TO ORDER ADD -5 OR -10 TO THE END OF THIS PART NUMBER
REPLACEMENT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAIN
66 LINKS
FRONT
ROLLERS: DOUBLE
LINK QUANTITY: 66 Quantity Required 1
Cab & Chassis 2-Door