So, it's time for me to proceed with this, it's time to pull the engine out of the bay, strip it down and build it up with some performance parts and go for "not broke" lol
I've got a good plan of the parts I will be utilizing for my build...
And a goal to hit 750 on this VGT72 as a single, and as time and mula allows, twin it someday and hit that almighty 1000whp benchmark
The two variables that I haven't nailed down yet are;
Which bearing set to use Clevite H or Hx? And why?
And, which connecting rod manufacturer to purchase?
Howard's, Carrillo, Crower or Manley?
I've haven't seen, read or heard much about the Crower's, other than Pat put one through a block a few years back and it was still straight.
I've read that Howard's come standard with pin oiling holes, but you can get them with Carrillo's for an extra $500
I've read that Carrillo rods are the lightest rods, but I've yet to find a weight for any of the manufacturers.
And from the information I've read, I think Manley rods come standard with the most "processing" to add strength, but I could just be missing info here and there or it could be that Manley just advertises their process more? IDK...
First I'll say, I know any of these options are going to be strong enough for what I'm trying to do, I'm pretty sure they all have failed at some point in time or another, I'm not really trying to decipher which is the superior option, just maybe the most well rounded/bang for the buck option for a street truck going for it all (power, longevity etc)
So what's the take on rods? It would seem like the Carrillo connecting rods are the most popular, is that just because of cost and weight? Are they really the lightest option out there, and how many of you guys have opted to have the pin oiling holes added?
If anyone would care to share some info here, that would be awesome. I think it would be mutually beneficial for everyone to see the weights of the various options available, a cost breakdown and standard and available options for each manufacturer, all in one spot.
So, if anyone with that info, or ANY pertinent technical info about connecting rods and the differences between the available manufacturers offerings could post it up, again, that would be awesome to see.
I'm looking for;
Weight
Metallurgy
Pin bushing material used
Pin oiling option standard or available
H-beam or I-beam
And anything else that might help, please don't beat me up and trash talk about what I or anyone might "need" I am really hoping for this to become an informational and useful thread/tool for everyone to view
Thanks in advance!
I've got a good plan of the parts I will be utilizing for my build...
And a goal to hit 750 on this VGT72 as a single, and as time and mula allows, twin it someday and hit that almighty 1000whp benchmark
The two variables that I haven't nailed down yet are;
Which bearing set to use Clevite H or Hx? And why?
And, which connecting rod manufacturer to purchase?
Howard's, Carrillo, Crower or Manley?
I've haven't seen, read or heard much about the Crower's, other than Pat put one through a block a few years back and it was still straight.
I've read that Howard's come standard with pin oiling holes, but you can get them with Carrillo's for an extra $500
I've read that Carrillo rods are the lightest rods, but I've yet to find a weight for any of the manufacturers.
And from the information I've read, I think Manley rods come standard with the most "processing" to add strength, but I could just be missing info here and there or it could be that Manley just advertises their process more? IDK...
First I'll say, I know any of these options are going to be strong enough for what I'm trying to do, I'm pretty sure they all have failed at some point in time or another, I'm not really trying to decipher which is the superior option, just maybe the most well rounded/bang for the buck option for a street truck going for it all (power, longevity etc)
So what's the take on rods? It would seem like the Carrillo connecting rods are the most popular, is that just because of cost and weight? Are they really the lightest option out there, and how many of you guys have opted to have the pin oiling holes added?
If anyone would care to share some info here, that would be awesome. I think it would be mutually beneficial for everyone to see the weights of the various options available, a cost breakdown and standard and available options for each manufacturer, all in one spot.
So, if anyone with that info, or ANY pertinent technical info about connecting rods and the differences between the available manufacturers offerings could post it up, again, that would be awesome to see.
I'm looking for;
Weight
Metallurgy
Pin bushing material used
Pin oiling option standard or available
H-beam or I-beam
And anything else that might help, please don't beat me up and trash talk about what I or anyone might "need" I am really hoping for this to become an informational and useful thread/tool for everyone to view
Thanks in advance!
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