Alum rod ?
11-26-2008, 01:32 PM
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Alum rod ?
whats your thoughts on alum rod on the street?talking about 25-30 miles a year any cons to this?
11-26-2008, 05:01 PM
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New, quality brand, no problem. Anything else is a risk.
11-26-2008, 05:14 PM
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Brooks or BME, rods no problem!!!!!
11-26-2008, 05:49 PM
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I RAN ALUMINUM RODS IN MY SMALLBLOCK FORD FOR SEVERAL YEARS [ STREET AND STRIP] AND HIGH RPM--REAR GEARS IN THE MID 4's--NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!----I DROVE 65 MILES TO THE DRAGSTRIP AND BACK AND DROVE IT DURING THE WEEK ALSO 8) 8)
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11-27-2008, 04:21 AM
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thanks guys ,those were the answer i was looking for thanks again
11-27-2008, 08:32 AM
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Make sure you clearance everything for the alum. rods and let your engine warm up good before you rip the thottle.
11-27-2008, 05:31 PM
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Dont forget to use babbit bearings also,take care
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