Rods; Forged or Billet
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Rods; Forged or Billet
About to do a built motor. I plan to push it pretty good boost/bottle eventually. My question is has anyone broke/bent Forged rods such as Manley's?
Are the Billet rods going to be worth the extra, or is something else going to break first. I am basically thinking something else would break first.
Are the Billet rods going to be worth the extra, or is something else going to break first. I am basically thinking something else would break first.
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Originally posted by brain bypass
aren't the billet rods lighter, for higher rpm motors, and not necessarily stronger?
aren't the billet rods lighter, for higher rpm motors, and not necessarily stronger?
Billet rods might be lighter, but I sure know they're a lot stronger than forged.
Talk to Scott at VT engines, he's a wealth of information.
Later,
Tony
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I got a stock lungblock for sale Casey....
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I got a stock lungblock for sale Casey....
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At least not running
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Originally posted by Casey02L
Let me drive it; won't have it for long At least not running
Let me drive it; won't have it for long
At least not running
Bwahahahha!!!! NOT!!!
KB goes back tommorro night, Im gonna try and scatter the bottom end friday night @ Holt.
If the KB makes it that far
Maybe we can get discount on two motors!!!!
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There's VT then there's the rest of the engine builders.
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There's VT then there's the rest of the engine builders.
Just my two cents,
Tony
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Originally posted by svtguy12
There's VT then there's the rest of the engine builders.
Just my two cents,
Tony
There's VT then there's the rest of the engine builders.
Just my two cents,
Tony
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Originally posted by LatemodelRacer2
where is this VT place. i might be in for one of there shortblocks if there price is close or lower than the big guys
where is this VT place. i might be in for one of there shortblocks if there price is close or lower than the big guys
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Originally posted by 35thPony
Ohh I don't know, I think there are 4-5 builders out there that are better, but hey everyone has the right to their opinion
Ohh I don't know, I think there are 4-5 builders out there that are better, but hey everyone has the right to their opinion
I think JDM has the best motor program for Lightning's around, too bad I dont have the warm fuzzy feeling for Jim or I would probably buy one when the time comes.