Hi Guys

could people / tunner share with me their view of the KI's H Beam rods.

What power they have seen them run to?
What power they see as a safe limit for a road caar?
And is their any knowledge of any failures of the rods in an evo

Thanks Jamie

 

k1 is owned by wiseco.

I believe they're forged overseas, and "finished" here.

Most people say 600hp/450-500ft lbs of torque is a good place to stop on most h beams.

Never heard anything bad about the k1 rods.

 

thanks. would running a gt30hta be classed a little on the risky side?

 

DB showed it can make 600/600...And it spools fast as hell...I'd say a maxed hta3076 would be too much for an h beam. I've seen h beams live under high hp bigger, laggier, non torque making turbos though. I'd say they'd be happier with a bigger 35r variant and less torque.

There are a lot more qualified people here to answer other than me though. Maybe one of them will chime in.

 

Thanks for your input...

can any one else advise. How many have failed on evo's?

 

Call Wiseco and talk to Ron shearer, he seems to know a lot about them.

Also kiggly run's K1s, while not off the shelf K1s they are still pretty close to these.

Run them before the price goes up!

 

Thanks.

My engine has already been built with these in them however have got a little nervous that they arnt up to the job.

My spec is the below

• 2.2 Stroker with gt3076 HTA
• Deck & Rebore with Torque Plate
• Cosworth 050 Forged Oversized Pistons
• K1 H-Beam Forged Rods
• K1 Billet balanced Crank
• Cosworth Head Stud Kit
• Cosworth Main Stud Kit
• Cosworth Multi Layer Gasket
• New Mitsi Valves
• Bronze Valve Guides
• Cosworth High Rev Spring and Retainer Kit
• Port & Polished Head
• Cosworth 272 Cams
• Piper Adjustable Cam Pulleys
• Cosworth Kevlar Cam Belt
• Baffled Sump

 

I wouldnt be afraid of them anymore than Eagles, Manley H beams, Carillo Non PRO-H H beams, etc.

If Kevin has indeed been using these I definitely wouldnt be afraid. After his contributions to the 1400HD I am sure the rods are up to snuff. I thought he had still been using CROWER rods though?

Aaron

 

Thanks. so would you not be to concerned?

 

John, check over on the link forums there is a thread labelled K1 and he chimes in on his usage about K1 rods.

 

Sorry if im been stupid but what do you mean

 

We have made 730whp/561 ft lbs of torque on Eagles so I am sure they'd be fine.

Awesome, totally forgot to check there.

DSMlink forums is what he was referring to.

thanks

Aaron

 

thanks aaron. Lets hope it all goes to plan