My forged rods came in today after a long wait and I thought I'd take some comparison pics. They say it all. From left to right: N/A and GTX --> GTR --> Forgies.
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Are those the carrillo look-a-likes(belfab)? How long was your wait to get them?1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
2010 VW routon
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I know the price is about half of what carrillos go for, just wondering if the quality was worth the wait? They look sweet. Have you weighed them yet and compared that to the weight of other aftermarket rods? And last question(I promise lol), do they all weight the same?1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
2010 VW routon
Originally posted by jayComment
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They are balanced from the factory to 474-473 grams each which is a little lighter than the NA BP rods and comparable to the Carillo H beams. The Carillo A beams are about 100g lighter. I will be doing a full inspection and measurement on their bores before they go in.
The quality looks good - no complaints from an initial look. The Carillos are actually over $1000 so these are a lot less than 1/2 the price. They come with ARP studs as well.
After all a rod is a rod. If the material used is good and machining is up to par it should hold some serious power.Comment
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they are lighter then the NA rods???? thats a big positive!!! less rotating/reciprocating mass
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1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi
I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it
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NA rods are listed to be 562 grams with nuts and bolts.Comment
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That is a big sexy rod you got there!
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hrmm, almost 400 grams of weight savings eh? that'll make a spin up difference
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1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi
I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it
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That and the 1.9 overbore and 9.0 compression should do good things to spoolup.
I wouldn't trust these rods much beyond 600hp, especially without better rod bolts but my goal is ~350whp.Comment
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lol ever making 600whp from a BP is insane---Has ClubProtege helped you in someway? show your support by Contributing--- Click Here---
1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi
I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it
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Now that would make me cream in my undiesOriginally posted by bpt323 View Post1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
2010 VW routon
Originally posted by jayComment
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I know Corksports drag car made 453 to the wheels on a BP and that was just at 25psi boost. I know that's a ways away from 600 but it wouldn't take much to get it there.
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that's still on GTR rods, and yes I would say that new rods would be a plus if we were to try for 600.
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Rods look good by the way
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someone should sticky thisComment
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sweet lookin rods. that motor is gonna rock91 protege gt. dropzone mx3 springs, mx3 crossmember, ractive front and rear strut braces, rear lower mx3 brace, 4 wheel disc brakes, corksport ss brake and clutch lines,kvr front pads, ractive cai,ram air hood scoop, modified front bumper, shaved ant and rear trunk lock, fubu ant, short shifter, corksport bronzeoil shifter bushings,92 glass sunroof and tail lights, mx3 center console, autometer gauges (volt and oil pressure) cluster needles painted to match, sound system, 17 inch eagle alloy 193 with 205 40 17 rubber. klze is ALIVE BABY!! . http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2394656http://www.toprotege.com/forums/show...hlight=project[url]Comment
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