Forged Vs. Billet Rods
- Thread starter SIKDMAX
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Billet rods are cut from a blank of material, much like you would cut a shape from a piece of wood. The grain structure is running in one direction is bascially straight lines.
In a forging the metal is squished into a die that is the rough shape of the part. The grain stucture follows the shape of the part. Picture the way the grain structure in a piece of wood flows around a knot in the wood and how hard the wood is in that area.
Hope this helps,
Guy
In a forging the metal is squished into a die that is the rough shape of the part. The grain stucture follows the shape of the part. Picture the way the grain structure in a piece of wood flows around a knot in the wood and how hard the wood is in that area.
Hope this helps,
Guy
Thanks Guy. I know where I will be purchasing my internals from for my build 
Any updates on pistons Guy for your site? Prices, etc. Thanks
Any updates on pistons Guy for your site? Prices, etc. Thanks
I did some pretty serious research before i purchased, secured info from Guy and several others in the "know from experience".
A billet rod is plenty good for us normal guys and fine with decent tuning to 800+ as reflected in Caspers longevity. Nasty Girl had billet rods as well IIRC, didn't she? A short lived motor, but never heard she squashed the rods.
Long story short... If you plan on seeing the other side of 800 ++ HP.... pay the extra for forged, IIRC they may be a little lighter depending on the maker.
At this point they are all overpriced. If i was to buy again i would look for a stroker Chrysler rod and see if i could adapt it.... Didn't they make a HEMI stroker rod close to 6.4 center?
A billet rod is plenty good for us normal guys and fine with decent tuning to 800+ as reflected in Caspers longevity. Nasty Girl had billet rods as well IIRC, didn't she? A short lived motor, but never heard she squashed the rods.
Long story short... If you plan on seeing the other side of 800 ++ HP.... pay the extra for forged, IIRC they may be a little lighter depending on the maker.
At this point they are all overpriced.
If i was to buy again i would look for a stroker Chrysler rod and see if i could adapt it.... Didn't they make a HEMI stroker rod close to 6.4 center?
Yes, prices of them are rediculous at around $3k. But its a difference of $325... IMO Id much rather pay 10% more for a "superior" product, to know I have the best availible, right?
Like cheap pine? I have a router maybe I can cranke out a couple of sets. Simon you willing to try a set in the 01?:rofl:
