Forged Rods?

charliev68 · 03-14-2024, 07:08 PM

Does anyone know if our rods are forged? It looks cast, to me! I read on a thread post that it’s steel-magnesium, but don’t know what that is.

amrazM · 03-15-2024, 05:13 AM

theyre cast

charliev68 · 03-15-2024, 12:32 PM

So this engine has cast pistons and cast rods!

charliev68 · 03-15-2024, 07:51 PM

It’s not “cast”, it’s Powdered Metal Rods!
From the Logo, does anyone know the manufacturer of our rods?

omgzirra_exe · 03-16-2024, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliev68

It’s not “cast”, it’s Powdered Metal Rods!
From the Logo, does anyone know the manufacturer of our rods?

iirc MAHLE produces OEM con rods. but i can't remember where i found that.

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