Forged Vs. Billet Rods

[sweetdiesel]

I like the FPO. Some of the high HP engines have started to flatten the bushing in the small end. Perhaps this extra lube will fix this issue. Time will tell.

I cant see it hurting

If it doesn't I'll just get rid of the bushing and go with a DLC pin.

DLC? Direct lubricateing crank?

Thanks Tripp your like 10 steps ahead of me

 

[WolfLMM]

Do you not think the main studs from ARP are enough Adam?

Block could be a issue,Since GM decided to build a stonger one in the lbz and newer



Is there alot of people wrecking the crank? I thought we where good?
Shows you what I know

your always one step ahead of me arent you

Im always one step BEHIND you brother. Your close to completing a build and I haven't even done things I said I would do 6 months ago. I blame it on work....I hate it.

I dont know if I would worry about the crank, there hasn't been many failures that I have heard of either so I think its alright.

 

[WolfLMM]

DLC? Direct lubricateing crank?

Thanks Tripp your like 10 steps ahead of me

Simon I think he is talking about a Diamond like carbon coating. These coatings reduce friction and have increased wear properties.

 

[sweetdiesel]

Simon I think he is talking about a Diamond like carbon coating. These coatings reduce friction and have increased wear properties.

So Is this something we could get done? Do you need to make room for the coating?Tolerences? Got more info on this?

Sounds like it would be Expensive haveing a girls best friend in you motor

 

[sweetdiesel]

Im always one step BEHIND you brother. Your close to completing a build and I haven't even done things I said I would do 6 months ago. I blame it on work....I hate it.

I dont know if I would worry about the crank, there hasn't been many failures that I have heard of either so I think its alright.

Ill worrie about the crank when mine breaks:rofl:I have enough issues as of now

Thing is you try to be prepared,Do the research and spend the money on the right parts and then WHAM someone comes out with a new issue and new fix!

I know what your doing Waiting for the perfect moment to do your build

And ya X2 on the work SUCKS

 

[WolfLMM]

So Is this something we could get done? Do you need to make room for the coating?Tolerences? Got more info on this?

Sounds like it would be Expensive haveing a girls best friend in you motor

I think the thickness is usually in the microns. I never have messed with it personally, Guy would be the one to ask that question.

 

[malibu795]

Do you not think the main studs from ARP are enough Adam?

Block could be a issue,Since GM decided to build a stonger one in the lbz and newer

i have heard several talking about the crank walking... outside of a spun bearings. there is two reasons for it.
1. main caps/bolts studs flex - fix studs
2.) main webs in the blocks start flexing- fix gridel


iirc NG never had a gridle... could be wrong

 

[sweetdiesel]

i have heard several talking about the crank walking... outside of a spun bearings. there is two reasons for it.
1. main caps/bolts studs flex - fix studs
2.) main webs in the blocks start flexing- fix gridel


iirc NG never had a gridle... could be wrong

Knew i should of bought the girdle

 

[Trippin]

Diamond Like Coating. Measured in microns.

Super hard, super slippery. OK get your minds out of the gutter. :rofl:

 

[mvnvltn]

I think my wife has what your talking about.

 

[Blackbird1877]

I think my wife has what your talking about.

Measured in microns?:rofl:

 

[WolfLMM]

Measured in microns?:rofl:

WRONG!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl:

 

[mvnvltn]

:hehe:

 

[SIKDMAX]

some good info in here

 

[SIKDMAX]

Whats up with these R&R Racing Products pistons? Anyone here running them? Anyone know of any experience, etc with them?

R&R Pro Chevy Duramax Diesel Billet 4340 I-Beam Rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts and Ampco 45 TM pin bushings. In-stock, limited to quantity on hand. If out of stock, please allow up to 12 weeks for delivery.

All R&R Pro Billet 4340 Chromoly Steel connecting rods are cryogenically treated, triple-tempered, vacuum heat treated, magnafluxed, rockwell tested, and balanced.

$2700 on their site.

 

[ZR1160]

Whats up with these R&R Racing Products pistons? Anyone here running them? Anyone know of any experience, etc with them?

R&R Pro Chevy Duramax Diesel Billet 4340 I-Beam Rods with ARP 2000 rod bolts and Ampco 45 TM pin bushings. In-stock, limited to quantity on hand. If out of stock, please allow up to 12 weeks for delivery.

All R&R Pro Billet 4340 Chromoly Steel connecting rods are cryogenically treated, triple-tempered, vacuum heat treated, magnafluxed, rockwell tested, and balanced.

$2700 on their site.

I think they make the TTS rods. IIRC

 

[SIKDMAX]

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!

Nevermind!

 

[dmaxlover]

I think they make the TTS rods. IIRC

You are correct. Been running mine for over 2 years with no problems.

 

[McRat]

R&R has a good rep from what I've heard. But I'm sticking with Crowers from SoCalDiesel because even when I tore the pistons in half at Bonneville, the rods didn't fail.

It's just one more thing I don't have to worry about.

 

[Subman]

Have a set in both of our race engines, will let you know how they perform.