October 29, 200718 yr comment_205776 I still believe that 8 pound is f**k all boost, shouldnt really be an issue with a decent decompressed head gasket fitted Report
October 29, 200718 yr comment_205781 I still believe that 8 pound is f**k all boost, shouldnt really be an issue with a decent decompressed head gasket fitted Blacktop rods arent as shoddy as people think. Its rpm that is hardest on rods, more so than boost. That is unless you have shocking fuel/pinging/poor advance settings. I don't see how the 4age with the best top end and highest factory revlimit can have the weakest rods. It just doesnt make sense to me. Does anybody know of someone who has actually had a blacktop rod fail under boost or rpm? don't tell me what youve "heard", I want to hear from someone who knows they suck for a fact. The worst thing Ive heard of is spun bearings. Just like any motor. Report
October 29, 200718 yr comment_205791 Blacktop rods arent as shoddy as people think. Its rpm that is hardest on rods, more so than boost. That is unless you have shocking fuel/pinging/poor advance settings. I don't see how the 4age with the best top end and highest factory revlimit can have the weakest rods. It just doesnt make sense to me. Does anybody know of someone who has actually had a blacktop rod fail under boost or rpm? don't tell me what youve "heard", I want to hear from someone who knows they suck for a fact. The worst thing Ive heard of is spun bearings. Just like any motor. Hmmm I tend to agree, and besides, from personal experience I've found that ring lands are more likely to cop a beating from boost than conrods....Just a personal observation of course. Report
October 29, 200718 yr comment_205806 In my n/a turbo sr20 the rod was the first to go, it really does depend on the motor, and the abuse level. I believe that lighter rods are a big advantage in an n/a motor, and are factory fitted for a reason. I dare say that most newer factory rods these days can handle a fair bit, and only detonation would be able to bend or break one Edited October 29, 200718 yr by oh what a nissan feeling! Report
October 30, 200718 yr comment_205974 Toyota put lighter rods in as they were trying to reduce rotational weight as much as possible to improve acceleration. Report
October 30, 200718 yr comment_205982 Toyota put lighter rods in as they were trying to reduce rotational weight as much as possible to improve acceleration. Hence the reason toyota put a "SUPER RESPONSIVE" decal on the firewall, Not kidding either. Report
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