Aluminum Rods - Page 2

art leong · 02-11-2009, 06:38 PM

I've been debating steel or aluminum for a month or so for my next motor. Was ready to go to steel, but now I'm not so sure. I run a very light, small bore piston.(3.485)

Scotty D · 02-16-2009, 08:01 PM

i'm sorry to bring this back up guys,but i also have a question,at what rpm would you draw the line between running a steel rod or an aluminum rod.thank you in advance for the reply's.

trmnatr · 02-18-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

i'm sorry to bring this back up guys,but i also have a question,at what rpm would you draw the line between running a steel rod or an aluminum rod.thank you in advance for the reply's.

I like aluminum rods for over 7600-8000rpm as you can turn rpms safe after that. You dont have to have a 320gram piston like you do with a steel rod

I like domed pistons for 302-327-350 to be in the 420-480gram range "In My Opinion"

02-11-2009, 06:38 PM	#11
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aluminum Rods I've been debating steel or aluminum for a month or so for my next motor. Was ready to go to steel, but now I'm not so sure. I run a very light, small bore piston.(3.485) __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

02-16-2009, 08:01 PM	#12
Scotty D Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aluminum Rods i'm sorry to bring this back up guys,but i also have a question,at what rpm would you draw the line between running a steel rod or an aluminum rod.thank you in advance for the reply's.