Rb25det Connecting Rods

[boostdesigns]

everyone is saying the rb25 is good to about 450WHP before it needs to be built, i am wondering what are the factory rods good to? and how much if i have them cryo froze while i am replacing the pistons and rings. thanks

Edited September 25, 2005 by boostdesigns

[R31Nismoid]

well i'd say less than that...

but put a set of GTR rods in there.

for $600 it is one of the cheaper upgrades (internals wise) and you'll be able to run well over 350rwkw with them easily

[boostdesigns]

what do you think a set of rb25 rods cryo froze would be good for as there is not a lot of resources for me to just pick up a set of gtr rods. unless you know someone that want to contribute to save the rb25 foundation. thanks alot

[R31Nismoid]

look in the For Sale section mate.

sets come up regularly. At one stage when i was looking there was about 4 sets floating around.

[druzilla32]

what do you think a set of rb25 rods cryo froze would be good for as there is not a lot of resources for me to just pick up a set of gtr rods. unless you know someone that want to contribute to save the rb25 foundation. thanks alot

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i have a set...

only after $150 for them too.

i will post at buyers expense.

[Abo Bob]

druzilla32 - I pm'd you asking to buy them and you didn't reply and yet you are still trying to get rid of them???

[proengines]

Guys, if anyone is interested, Eagle H-beam rods are now available for RB25's and RB26's. Eagles are a great rod, we've used them for years and not had one fail. These are a straight drop in and use ARP2000 3/8" bolts.

The best part is the price, $1150 a set, if people can organise to buy 3 sets between them they will be just under $1000 a set. Adam, I wasn't holding out on you about these, I only got the details this afternoon.

[Abo Bob]

Hey greg, I knew they had just become available but I also knew they were out of my price range. Maybe the next rebuild I'll aim for 500,000,000rwkw and I'll need these rods for sure.

[Sydneykid]

everyone is saying the rb25 is good to about 450WHP before it needs to be built, i am wondering what are the factory rods good to? and how much if i have them cryo froze while i am replacing the pistons and rings. thanks

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I have seen no evidence that cryoing used RB rods makes any difference. They are nitrided from the factory and they have been through so many heat cycles it is unlikely that they will have any stresses to relieve. The initial weakness in RB rods is the rod bolts, using ARP rod bolts would be the first thing I would do to improve RB rod durability.

cheers