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<blockquote data-quote="DMotorsports" data-source="post: 14611259" data-attributes="member: 113666"><p>While "real" forged rods are most certainly better, I feel like the powder forged rods have gotten an unnecessary bad name. The rods in the GT500 have seemed to hold up admirably to the 700rwhp mark, and there have been some make it closer to 800rwhp without rod failure. In my opinion, that's spectacular for a factory connecting rod. If you're wanting to push the power higher than that, you probably should be tearing into your engine to address some other issues as well, such as the oil pump, valve springs, etc. Anyway, I won't be disappointed if it has powder forged rods, but will take it as a bonus if it has something better.</p><p></p><p>On the original subject of weight, I think a curb weight of 36xx lbs could be great in this car. For comparison, C7 Z06 has a curb weight of 3,533, and that car is getting amazing reviews. Not that I expect this car to perform to the same level as the C7 Z06, but just to show what a car of similar weight is capable of doing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DMotorsports, post: 14611259, member: 113666"] While "real" forged rods are most certainly better, I feel like the powder forged rods have gotten an unnecessary bad name. The rods in the GT500 have seemed to hold up admirably to the 700rwhp mark, and there have been some make it closer to 800rwhp without rod failure. In my opinion, that's spectacular for a factory connecting rod. If you're wanting to push the power higher than that, you probably should be tearing into your engine to address some other issues as well, such as the oil pump, valve springs, etc. Anyway, I won't be disappointed if it has powder forged rods, but will take it as a bonus if it has something better. On the original subject of weight, I think a curb weight of 36xx lbs could be great in this car. For comparison, C7 Z06 has a curb weight of 3,533, and that car is getting amazing reviews. Not that I expect this car to perform to the same level as the C7 Z06, but just to show what a car of similar weight is capable of doing. [/QUOTE]
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