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Old 01-01-2010, 11:35 AM
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promodjohn
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Default Re: aluminum rods yes or no?

Originally Posted by hotrodharley
building my first blower engine and confused on what i should use.aluminum or steel rods.
eng. specs;
11.8 to 1 comp
736 lift rollor cam
12-71 alcohol blower[25% od]
enderle "big&ugly" alcohol injector hat
mallory super 3
brodix heads at flow shop now being done.
1;80 plantier power glide[trans brake]
4;30 rear gears
weight of car unkonown at this time

this car will be used part time race[for fun only]and showed[car shows and short cruises] when no money to race;
already have a set of "H" beam 4130 rods w/i-19 bolts;;should i sell my rods and go to aluminum rods or will my steel ones be good for how i'm using emgine?pro's and con's please
too much compression for your set up,you may want to consider 8.5 or 9.0 to 1
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