Off: limits for PM rods....

[Shannen Durphey]

Thanks.  Any idea of the weight of your pistons?
Shannen

Glen Beard wrote:
> 
> Shannen Durphey wrote:
> >
> > Sorry for the way off topic post.  Does anyone have info for or
> > experience with these rods?  I'm looking for a "speed limit", so to
> > speak.  I've seen mention that 450-500 hp is about the limit
> 
> I have my stock powdered metal rods up to around 525rwhp, spinning to
> 6200 RPM.  Most of these rods can take up to around 6200-6300 RPM
> without a problem.  The forces exerted on the rod (inertia) go up
> exponentially with RPM.  Of course, it only takes one bad one to ruin
> your day...
> 
> --
> Glen Beard  95 T/A conv M6
> 355, Vortech, heads, cam...
> http://home.nycap.rr.com/gbeard1/TransAm.html
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