Azzman460 Azzman Member 223 Member For: 16y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 01/10/08 02:17 AM Share Posted 01/10/08 02:17 AM Hey guys, Just wondering who's out there that can explain why forged pistons and rods etc are so much better and stronger than normal cast ones. Are there any other advantages aside from strength like heat transfer or something?? are the cast and forged made out of the same metal? Just thought I would pose the question as maybe a few people can learn some things about it! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50248-forged-engine-components/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR06T Silver Donating Members 4,146 Member For: 19y 10m 19d Gender: Male Posted 01/10/08 02:23 AM Share Posted 01/10/08 02:23 AM forged conrods are physically bigger, so that's got to help..there is a picture floating around in which you can see the difference.pistons im not sure on but.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50248-forged-engine-components/#findComment-742862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 01/10/08 02:30 AM Share Posted 01/10/08 02:30 AM Aren't forged components made from a solid block of material whereas cast components are made from pouring the heated material into a mould? Moulds can cause inconsistencies, thus are weaker & the material used in forged components also determines strength/durability... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50248-forged-engine-components/#findComment-742865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 01/10/08 02:33 AM Share Posted 01/10/08 02:33 AM http://www.motorcycleproject.com/motorcycl...ws-pistons.html Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50248-forged-engine-components/#findComment-742868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzman460 Azzman Member 223 Member For: 16y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 01/10/08 02:41 AM Author Share Posted 01/10/08 02:41 AM yeah that pretty much does it haha! excellent work there! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50248-forged-engine-components/#findComment-742870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 1m 29d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 01/10/08 02:55 AM Share Posted 01/10/08 02:55 AM its all in a days work for me lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50248-forged-engine-components/#findComment-742878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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