BME Aluminum Rods from Speedfactory Racing
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Re: BME Aluminum Rods from Speedfactory Racing
Thanks for the question. We use these rods in the outlaw and sfwd cars and are recommended for over 1,000 hp. The aluminum allows the rod to flex which provides less wear on the bearings.
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Wouldn't more flex in a connecting rod be a bad thing for a high compression, high torque motor?
I like the idea, aluminum is lighter then steel. But when it comes to a 1000+ hp motor under turbo, it seems to me that the forged steel rods will hold up better then forged aluminum rods if not for anything then less flex in the material.
I like the idea, aluminum is lighter then steel. But when it comes to a 1000+ hp motor under turbo, it seems to me that the forged steel rods will hold up better then forged aluminum rods if not for anything then less flex in the material.
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Re: BME Aluminum Rods from Speedfactory Racing
Maybe flex was not the right word, I apologize for the confusion. The aluminum rod allows for more shock absorption. The steel rods are so rigid that it wears down the bearings in the motor. With an aluminum rod, racers will get longer fatigue life for their money, but with no extra weight.
For us the proof is in our race program. The engines hold together hit after hit even though we are pushing the boundaries of what these engines are capable of. Let me know if you have any more questions. I would be happy to discuss it further with you.
For us the proof is in our race program. The engines hold together hit after hit even though we are pushing the boundaries of what these engines are capable of. Let me know if you have any more questions. I would be happy to discuss it further with you.
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What are the weight differences between these and forged steel rods. Mind you, I am asking purely out of curiosity with no intentions (due to pricing and available funds). That said I'm sure others with more money then I could use the info.