The new 5.2 needs some forged Ti rods. Not the GM crap but some nice ones... Although that would be pricey
LOL, fair enough, fair enoughI'm maxed out on the pay scale already.:-D
from my research, drag racers replace titanium rods at around 150 passes, and they are about 3 times the price of an equivalent drop forged steel rod. they just aren't needed when a quality drop forged steel piece can do the job for less money.The new 5.2 needs some forged Ti rods. Not the GM crap but some nice ones... Although that would be pricey
like mentioned earlier, the torque rating of a transmission is based on a given GVWR as well, so the 3160 is well within safe range behind the 5.2There are lots of options for the trans. I think Tremec could easily increase the torque capacity of the 3160 to handle ~450 ft lbs. Should be interesting to see.
Forbes said:The only transmission available on the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is a six-speed manual, the driving purist’s choice. The massive, cross-drilled brakes are among the most powerful in terms of stopping power of any Ford to date, with the idea that the Shelby GT350 is truly meant to be thrashed on race tracks. To that end an optional Track Pack offers oil and transmission coolers.
GM needs to drop the titanium rod BS already, nothing more than a marketing gimmick when steel rods would obviously be cheaper. the titanium turds in the LS7 don't hold a candle to the forged H-beams found in the '03/'04 cobras or the ford GT for instance. i believe the powdered metal pieces in the GT500 are about equal in strength, with builders pulling the factory rods out of either engine over 1000RWHP.
I'm pretty sure the titanium rods are to save rotating mass, not to be strong. Its N/A and huge displacement so they want it to rev faster and lighter parts will do that. GM isnt trying to build super stout engines that will survive massive boost.
5.2 liter displacement should you would think guarantee 400lbft... But look at the exotics that use FPC... They do not make much torque as compared to hp!!!