rods

tarmon8r · 03-22-2003, 10:01 PM

does anyone know anything about rods? i mean, we talk about cams and specs, and airflow in heads. what about rods. what should i know about rods. Anyone?

dragstang86 · 03-23-2003, 12:50 AM

Lighter the rod = frees more horsepower
stronger the rod = less likely it will end up through your block
longer the rod = more stroke

eagle h beam rods are very strong but weigh more than a stock rod so it will slow you down some. You can have you stock rods shot peened and polished to strengthen them up or go with a set of I beam rods. And theres always aluminum rods

03-22-2003, 10:01 PM	#1
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	rods does anyone know anything about rods? i mean, we talk about cams and specs, and airflow in heads. what about rods. what should i know about rods. Anyone? __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

03-23-2003, 12:50 AM	#2
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	Lighter the rod = frees more horsepower stronger the rod = less likely it will end up through your block longer the rod = more stroke eagle h beam rods are very strong but weigh more than a stock rod so it will slow you down some. You can have you stock rods shot peened and polished to strengthen them up or go with a set of I beam rods. And theres always aluminum rods __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

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