turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 1m 15d Gender: Male Posted 25/04/04 04:38 AM Author Share Posted 25/04/04 04:38 AM that's a help and this rod my be all you need for a majority of situation depending on how heavy it is. I wonder whether it comes with a fully floating pin. I will look at pricing and work out how economical it is. If the standard rod can do 500rwhp with good reliability, this one might be able to do 600+. Time will tell. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-115254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 6m 1d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 25/04/04 06:34 AM Share Posted 25/04/04 06:34 AM Makes you wonder why they didnt use them for the Turbo's in the first place.... What's that smell Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-115269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 25/04/04 10:47 AM Share Posted 25/04/04 10:47 AM I'm using forged H-beam rods, as used in the rebuild by Nizpro.Picture attached.Brian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-115349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 1m 15d Gender: Male Posted 25/04/04 03:28 PM Author Share Posted 25/04/04 03:28 PM Looks like an Eagle rod. Do you know BCL? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-115402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 25/04/04 10:42 PM Share Posted 25/04/04 10:42 PM turbotrana said: Looks like an Eagle rod. Do you know BCL? Sorry, I don't know.You could try asking Simon at Nizpro.They do look similar to rods advertisied in a lot of mags.Brian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-115434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo4wd Member 25 Member For: 21y 8m 14d Posted 28/04/04 08:41 AM Share Posted 28/04/04 08:41 AM It seams a bit strange that they didnt use the LPG rods in the T from the start - I doubt it would have cost them a lot extra. Does anyone have a pic or whatever of the LPG rods? I wonder how much stronger they are compared to the normal rods and how much weaker they are compared to aftermarket ones like the Nizpro? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-116164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 22y 2m 20d Location: Toowoomba Posted 28/04/04 02:57 PM Share Posted 28/04/04 02:57 PM maybe the rods were not available at the time the T was released. The series 2 might have these rods. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-116270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 1m 28d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 28/04/04 09:44 PM Share Posted 28/04/04 09:44 PM turb06 said: maybe the rods were not available at the time the T was released. The series 2 might have these rods. That'd be a suprise. Not without a huge torque increase!Scotty CCC Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-116298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris xr6 Member 376 Member For: 21y 1m 16d Location: Shire Posted 29/04/04 03:46 AM Share Posted 29/04/04 03:46 AM (edited) I guess if it aint broke dont fix it!I havent heard of anybody braking bottom ends in their T let alone in the modded cars, obviously their is a point of failure as with any engine (connecting rod) but 550 flywheel horsepower is bulk power Edited 29/04/04 03:48 AM by Chris xr6 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-116465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuspub Greg Brindley Member 97 Member For: 21y 8m 24d Location: Melbourne Posted 29/04/04 04:03 AM Share Posted 29/04/04 04:03 AM You may be surprised. We have had two with big power bend their rods. But hey, don't think it is merely the more powerful engines that can break rods, we have in fact seen a number of stock engine throw rods out the side.Greg Brindley Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/10362-stronger-conrods-for-turbo/page/2/#findComment-116474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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