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mark468 11-26-2008 01:32 PM

Alum rod ?
 
whats your thoughts on alum rod on the street?talking about 25-30 miles a year any cons to this?

jmarksdragster 11-26-2008 05:01 PM

New, quality brand, no problem. Anything else is a risk.

kwkracing 11-26-2008 05:14 PM

Brooks or BME, rods no problem!!!!!

lively 11-26-2008 05:49 PM

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)

LIVELY

mark468 11-27-2008 04:21 AM

thanks guys ,those were the answer i was looking for thanks again

dparker 11-27-2008 08:32 AM

Make sure you clearance everything for the alum. rods and let your engine warm up good before you rip the thottle.

mopar1962 11-27-2008 05:31 PM

Dont forget to use babbit bearings also,take care


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