Wiseco pistons and K1 rods
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goldduster318
Overzealous Car Modifier
I have the K1 H-beams in my 340. Mike at MRL said they were good to go out of the box. I'd say they're great then.
fishy68
Tyr Fryr's Inc.
I used the Wiseco Pro-tru's in my 408. They were real accurate on specs and the balance on them was within .2 grams from lightest to heaviest so my machinist didn't have to touch them. Their also real lightweight yet strong
3406pk
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I have K1 rods w CP pistons in my 408. No problems with the K1's after 7 years. They were excellent quality out of box.
turbofreek
batcrap crazy racing team
K1 rods are 4340E billet rods. Tough sum bitches i heard.
n.y.340 dart
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K1 products are u.s. made. h beam rods good for 900 hp easy.
crazy 340
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where can we get those
Are you sure the rods are made in the USA.?...or machined in the usa?
KnuckleDuster
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WISECO Pro True pistons in my motor, can't remember the actual numbers but machinist was very happy with them,weight variance and specs.
Looked plenty nice, no issues to report!
Looked plenty nice, no issues to report!
MRL Performance
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The last box of K1 rods I used had a sticker right on them "MADE IN CHINA"
n.y.340 dart
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I was miss informed my mistake I stand corrected.
For you turbo slant six fans out there (both of you!) they make them for the leaning tower of power, as well,(for the 225's ...) both cranks, forged and cast.
About a thousand dollars total, for both rods and pistons, but, it's good insurance...
MRL Performance
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Yup, here they are................
nothingbutdarts
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Wow, the weight savings must be enormous!
MRL Performance
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I don't remember but it was measured in Pounds, not grams.
The advantage of forged components in the reciprocating assembly in a turbocharged slant six application is not so much the weight advantage I think, but resistance to the deleterious effects of detonation. Cast pistons will be damaged by detonation under boost, where forged ones will live a little while... At least, that is what I have heard.
It gives you a second chance, where there is no second chance with stock internals should you accidentally encounter detonation, under boost, due to, maybe, a lean mixture, or too much spark advance, excessive heat, etc.....
Just my opinion.
The weight saving is definitely important, too, but not AS important, I think.
At any rate, the forged parts are definitely worth the money, IF you can afford them, IMHO. Not necessary in a N/A application, except in the case of a high-winding 170 where the 7,000+ rpm revs could cause a stock piston to be pulled apart at the top of a stroke, due to inertia.
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I think in view of the carnage it may prevent, it is... That is about what I paid.
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