Aluminum rods and worries
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Aluminum rods and worries
Just ordered my engine from wsrd.. There aluminum rod package come with
Aiming for 800 to 900 hp on E85
Not sure if I did there rite thing ordering the aluminum rods as I read tJust ordered my engine from wsrd.. There aluminum rod package come with
R&R Aluminum Connecting Rods
WSRD Spec Diamond Pistons
My purpose was to build a DD with occasional street weekend street racing
Aiming for 800 to 900 hp on E85
Not sure if I did there rite thing ordering the aluminum rods as I read they don't have long life like say the turbo tuff rods ect
Is that true? They don't have long life like say the turbo tuff rods ect
- R&R Aluminum Connecting Rods
- WSRD Spec Diamond Pistons
Aiming for 800 to 900 hp on E85
Not sure if I did there rite thing ordering the aluminum rods as I read tJust ordered my engine from wsrd.. There aluminum rod package come with
R&R Aluminum Connecting Rods
WSRD Spec Diamond Pistons
My purpose was to build a DD with occasional street weekend street racing
Aiming for 800 to 900 hp on E85
Not sure if I did there rite thing ordering the aluminum rods as I read they don't have long life like say the turbo tuff rods ect
Is that true? They don't have long life like say the turbo tuff rods ect
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2006EvoIXer (Feb 25, 2019)
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800-900hp, Evo, and daily driver do not belong in the same sentence.
That being said, keep oil temps below 230*, while also not beating on it until the oil is above 130*, and you'll be fine. SO you def need an oil temp gauge. The sensor belongs in the oil pan, so get a bung welded into your pan before you put it on the engine. And run the oil WSRD recommends.
That being said, keep oil temps below 230*, while also not beating on it until the oil is above 130*, and you'll be fine. SO you def need an oil temp gauge. The sensor belongs in the oil pan, so get a bung welded into your pan before you put it on the engine. And run the oil WSRD recommends.
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2006EvoIXer (Feb 25, 2019)
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BME has no problems with their aluminum rods being used in a street engine due to their proprietary alloy. R&R also has claims of proprietary alloy. The old school train of thought that aluminum can't be used for rods in a street car is just that, old school. Modern alloys are much different than they were in the 70's and 80's.
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Darren at FFWD Connection also has proprietary alloy.
He will also set you up with drilled and coated bearings.
https://www.ffwdconnection.com/vader...um-racing-rods
He will also set you up with drilled and coated bearings.
https://www.ffwdconnection.com/vader...um-racing-rods
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Aluminum rods are awesome, dont be afraid to use them.
The rotating assembly WILL be very responsive on and off throttle.
Bearing life will be increased, but your talking 800 - 900 wheel, expect to stretch the rods sooner than later.
Dont forget to let the engine warm all the way up, this is very important.
If you were talking 450 - 550 wheel, then you probably can get years out of your build instead of just a handful of passes.
Dont be afraid to experiment..
The rotating assembly WILL be very responsive on and off throttle.
Bearing life will be increased, but your talking 800 - 900 wheel, expect to stretch the rods sooner than later.
Dont forget to let the engine warm all the way up, this is very important.
If you were talking 450 - 550 wheel, then you probably can get years out of your build instead of just a handful of passes.
Dont be afraid to experiment..