Mustang V8-5.4L SC (2008)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter ................................................................................................................................................... 22.012-22.024 mm (0.8666-0.8671 in)
Length (centerline bore-to-bore) ...................................................................................................................................................... 169.1 mm (6.6575 in)
Maximum allowed bend ................................................................................................................................................................ ± 0.038 mm (0.0015 in)
Maximum allowed twist .................................................................................................................................................................. ± 0.05 mm (0.0021 in)
Bearing bore diameter (with assembled liners) ...................................................................................................... 53.049-53.027 mm (2.0885-2.0877 in)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ................................................................................................................................... 0.064-0.026 mm (0.0025-0.001 in)
Side clearance (as assembled to crank)
Standard play ................................................................................................................................................. 0.300 ± 0.175 mm (0.0118 ± 0.0069 in)
Max. play .................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.475 mm (0.0187 in)
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts
First pass ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Final pass ................................................................................................................................................................................... Tighten an additional 90°
