Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Diameter ....................................................................................................................................................... 2.224- 2.225 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Out-of_Round ......................................................................................................................................... 0.00015- 0.0003 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Production) .................................................................................................................................... 0.0006- 0.00248 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service Limit) .................................................................................................................................... 0.0006- 0.003 in
Connecting Rod Side Clearance .................................................................................................................................................................... 0.0043- 0.02 in
Connecting Rod Bolts (First Pass) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 ft. lbs.
Connecting Rod Bolts (Final Pass) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 85 degrees