What Conrods To Buy?

[druzilla32]

hey,

just wondering what conrods people reccommened for an RB26?

do i have to get a certain size to match the pin or are they usually the same size?

im using arias pistons with the supplied pins.

i understand the standard ones are good for around 500HP?

im looking to have around this figure so to give piece of mind i think i will upgrade now while its apart.

so what rods and where should i get some..

nengun have a set for around $1500 but there may be a cheaper alternative.

thanks again

[markr34gtr]

pm sent

[Blitz]

for 500HP there is no reason you cant retain the standard rods but have them nitroed, crack tested and prepped. Standard rods will handle the power without a problem though you should use ARP or Tomei rod bolts when you rebuild the engine.

[Bl4cK32]

I have hear nothing but good news about Argo rods...

If i was to build another rb30det it'd be with them....

Saying that, you would get the same sort of repsonses when asking for what pistons to use....it comes down to personal preference.

I like to ask the engine builder what he uses, then ask why

[R31Nismoid]

stock rods will be MORE than ample.

Same as another thread i think where you asked the same question

they are good for upto... 450rwkw

[Amaru]

Have been running 450ish hp at the wheels on standard rods shot peened for almost 24 months now without a problem. I am using ARP rod bolts though which is where the weak spot is in the rods apparantly.

Keep clear of R.E.V rods. Friend of mine ordered a set thinking they were a bargain. They arrived pre-assembled, when removing the rod bolt it stripped itself and snapped. Really want something this brittle in your engine when you cant even remove the rod bolt to put it in the engine?

Unless you want to push massive amounts of power or raise the rev limit, standard rods should do you fine (using a decent quality bearing as well... I previously used NDC bearings (Nismo are supplied by NDC) ad they are a tri-layer metal style bearing. After 10,000km the top layer had started peeling and was on its way to spinning. The car has no knock what so ever, and have always used Motul 300V Chrono oil changed every 2500 - 3000kms. My preference for bearings would be King.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, as others mentioned get them shot peened to remove any surface weaknesses, and if you have the cash cryo treated to add some extra strength.

Edited August 24, 2005 by Amaru

[Sydneykid]

Argo for I beam conrods and Carrillo for H beam conrods

cheers

[druzilla32]

Argo for I beam conrods and Carrillo for H beam conrods

cheers 

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whats an I beam and whats a H beam conrod?

im fairly new to all this internal talk

[Gav]

A few of us in WA are using Pauter rods:

Pauter Billet Rods

The quality of these things is top shelf and they have handled some serious HP (as well as surviving some catastrophic unrelated engine failures).

If your bank account is really flush - have a look at the titanium rods

Pauter Titanium Rods

[druzilla32]

A few of us in WA are using Pauter rods:

Pauter Billet Rods

The quality of these things is top shelf and they have handled some serious HP (as well as surviving some catastrophic unrelated engine failures).

If your bank account is really flush - have a look at the titanium rods

Pauter Titanium Rods

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hmm US$995 for each rod is a bit out there for me

[blk180]

I have PAR billet Rods they are alright but i had to pay to have the little end machined to suit the PINs

[Mumbo#5]

i bought a set of crower conrods.. told they were pretty good but i got them foo 1595 so it was a good price.. dont know much about the quality but they look really well machined and compared to the stock 25det rods... lol.. no comparison

my 2c

[druzilla32]

i bought a set of crower conrods.. told they were pretty good but i got them foo 1595 so it was a good price.. dont know much about the quality but they look really well machined and compared to the stock 25det rods... lol.. no comparison

my 2c

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apparently they are very good rods and can handel 1000hp

[B33st]

I went with a set of ARGO's for my current build.

[druzilla32]

what about main bearings?

i have the rod bearings but not the main ones

[Bl4cK32]

King Engine bearings....thats what my engine builder used on the mains..

[Sydneykid]

whats an I beam and whats a H beam conrod?

im fairly new to all this internal talk

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www.carrilloind.com

www.argorace.com.au

cheers

[RB26zcar]

King Engine bearings....thats what my engine builder used on the mains..

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I've seen this posted before where King bearings are avail for the RB26, but I can't locate any... Would you by any chance be able to locate/ post the King part# PLEASE so I can have my machinest try his luck at getting me a set.

Thank You for your help with this request....

joel

[Amaru]

Talk to the guys at www.proengines.com.au. Im pretty sure they use King bearings for all their RB26's now.

[druzilla32]

i am getting king main bearings for my rebuild from a supplyer in brisbane