Fourcam330 said:Manley, Carillo, and Oliver 4340 billet steel rods all weigh within a few grams of each other. The Carillo's and Oliver's carry more of their mass in the neck area, Manley's have more in the big end.
I nor anyone I know or speak with has ever seen a 4340 forged H fail in the neck region (hydralocking/hydraulic compression aside), so it's safe to say that you aren't going to hurt a billet rod in that region either. To the contrary, all engines over time will oval the big ends of their rods, as well as the bores of their cylinders. Putting more meat in the big end of a rod will help it keep its shape longer. For this reason I say Manleys.
As for pistons, 1) CP 2) Diamond. They both have thick ringlands and excellent finishing machining.
CGoeschel said:Anyone have a good place to buy the rods and pistons that gives a good deal? Fourcam330, how is the crankshaft in the GT500? Is it strong enough to handle 700+ HP?
CGoeschel said:Anyone have a good place to buy the rods and pistons that gives a good deal? Fourcam330, how is the crankshaft in the GT500? Is it strong enough to handle 700+ HP?
Just courious,are you looking to do all this work for 700hp?CGoeschel said:Anyone have a good place to buy the rods and pistons that gives a good deal? Fourcam330, how is the crankshaft in the GT500? Is it strong enough to handle 700+ HP?
CGoeschel said:Im looking for around 700 hp.... I was asking about the rods and pistons just because Id rather have it bulletproof than wonder "when its going to go".
CGoeschel said:Which one of these 5.4 rods would best suit my needs?
http://www.manleyperformance.com/pdfs/newprod-rods.pdf
Fourcam330 said:Ultimate HP, and rpm goals?
CGoeschel said:Safe 700-750 hp..with the KB 2.8H. Not sure on RPM?
chuckstang said:I didnt see any prices on them but when building a motor, I take it most of the cost is in labor, so why not go overkill and use nothing but the best? Within reason of coarse