Nissan 370Z Forum  

GTM Performance Engineering VQ45VHR-Our Journey to The 1000 HP and Beyond

Originally Posted by racerxj17 1GR engine uses powered metal rods, as do several other engines these days. far cry from a solid forged rod.... Many powder-based sintered rods are stronger

370Z Forums HOME My Picture Album Nissan 370Z Pictures Premium Membership Become a Forum Sponsor
Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain > Forced Induction
GTM Performance Engineering VQ45VHR-Our Journey to The 1000 HP and Beyond GTM Performance Engineering VQ45VHR-Our Journey to The 1000 HP and Beyond
Register All Albums FAQDonate Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-27-2010, 08:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
WarmAndSCSI's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 1,671
Drives: '08 Evo X | '10 370Z
Rep Power: 20
WarmAndSCSI is a splendid one to beholdWarmAndSCSI is a splendid one to beholdWarmAndSCSI is a splendid one to beholdWarmAndSCSI is a splendid one to beholdWarmAndSCSI is a splendid one to beholdWarmAndSCSI is a splendid one to behold
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by racerxj17 View Post
1GR engine uses powered metal rods, as do several other engines these days. far cry from a solid forged rod....
Many powder-based sintered rods are stronger than their conventional forged counterparts, especially if the big end is fracture split. Far cry from a weak connecting rod

BTW, powder-based rods are classified as "forged" for all intents and purposes, due to the process involved.
__________________

'10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake
'08 Evo X - built motor+trans | BB-X @ 32 psi | CH3OH | self-built+tuned - ??? WHP
'01 Galant V6 - built motor | GT35R | self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)
WarmAndSCSI is offline  
Old 10-28-2010, 04:30 AM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
1slow370's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: In the D
Posts: 3,732
Drives: v8 74 260z ;)
Rep Power: 7252
1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute1slow370 has a reputation beyond repute
Default
6 vhr rods > 8 stock chevy 350 '83 camaro rods. they aren't bad people here are running 500hp across 6 rods without problems.
__________________
ANSWER PRICE LIST
Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75
Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25
Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50
1slow370 is offline  
Old 10-28-2010, 07:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Socal
Posts: 555
Drives: 09 370z
Rep Power: 19
racerxj17 is on a distinguished road
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI View Post
Many powder-based sintered rods are stronger than their conventional forged counterparts, especially if the big end is fracture split. Far cry from a weak connecting rod

BTW, powder-based rods are classified as "forged" for all intents and purposes, due to the process involved.
while that might be true, they shatter like glass under detonation. trust me...
__________________
2009 PW Sport/Touring/Nav M6
Stillen Gen 3 Intake/CBE/Berk HFC/BC BR Coil over/Phillips 6500k/Hotchkis Sways/Stillen oil cooler/B&M SS
racerxj17 is offline  
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
GTM Performance Engineering 370Z SUPERCHARGER KIT PRESS RELEASE SAM@GTM Forced Induction 1161 02-16-2014 08:21 PM
GTM Performance Engineering Stage 1 Turn key Supercharger kit In house Install II. SAM@GTM Forced Induction 254 08-11-2010 10:59 AM
GTM Performance Engineering & Forged Performance azn370z Forced Induction 59 04-14-2010 12:07 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:31 PM.

Contact Us - Home Page - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2