YB conrods options
Jul 16, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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YB conrods options
I'm about to start a million threads about part comparisons so bare with me
The standard rods in a YB are good enough but what i need to know and see what you lot recommend.
Choices are getting the:
Std rods balanced & shot peened (from £280)
http://www.oselli.com/services_engineering
Or
H section forged items (don't be put off by the starting price) as these are ready to roll
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I'm thinking more along the lines of costs on this as i'm confident both would handle what would be thrown at them
Jul 16, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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From: side way some were in tayside
Run standard rods in mine,but shot peened,deseamed,polished and balanced,been told standard rods good for 750 bhp
Jul 16, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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From: Whitley Bay
Is it just me or are those machine shop prices very high?
Jul 16, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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From: Leicestershire
just stick with standerd rods mate for wot you need them for
Jul 16, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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From: Sunderland
Im toying with changing the rods in mine as Ill (hopefully) see 500+ bhp when its rebuilt.... unsure what to go for.
Jul 16, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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From: Huntingdon
Do NOT use those cheap rods, stock ones can take some serious punishment anyway.
Jul 16, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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JonnyBravo
Do NOT use those cheap rods, stock ones can take some serious punishment anyway.
+1
cheers danny
Jul 16, 2010 | 06:39 PM
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
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get standard rods shot peened, just make sure you spend ages cleaning them after and get rid of every little bit of shot!
Jul 16, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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From: Peterborough
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Originally Posted by
STUCOS
Run standard rods in mine,but shot peened,deseamed,polished and balanced,been told standard rods good for 750 bhp
wouldnt take them that high, 600 maybe
although we change them at anything over 550 really as our engines at at 8k/8.5k revs so wouldnt fancy std there
but to the original poster, std rods are perfect
Jul 16, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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J1mbo
wouldnt take them that high, 600 maybe
although we change them at anything over 550 really as our engines at at 8k/8.5k revs so wouldnt fancy std there
but to the original poster, std rods are perfect
Another +1..lol
cheers danny
Jul 16, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Danny @ Enhanced Performance
Another +1..lol
Jul 16, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Anyone know of a company that can peen, balance etc for a realistic price??
Jul 16, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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BRAMMER
Anyone know of a company that can peen, balance etc for a realistic price??
Send to ctm in essex mate,very well priced and do a great job..
cheers danny
Jul 17, 2010 | 01:13 AM
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Cheers Danny
Jul 17, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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The firm I use are just testing some makes of rods at the moment soon to be making thier own though, so maybe another contender on the market this year.
Jul 17, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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From: Surrey
Tab,
Do you know everyone in the engine business? Every thread on this site that you get involved in - you know someone or a company doing research or testing. You are certainly a very knowledgeable guy to have on a forum
Jul 17, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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CossieRich
Tab,
Do you know everyone in the engine business? Every thread on this site that you get involved in - you know someone or a company doing research or testing.
You are certainly a very knowledgeable guy to have on a forum
+1 helped me no end
great bloke
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