Con rods for volvo 850 t5 1996

[t5 pete]

Im going to get a set of forged con rods for the 850 ive seen these but dont know much about them also can any one reccomend some where to get a set from
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Conrod-Volvo-850-T5-C70-V70-2-3-Pleuel-connecting-rod-/400181137671?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2ca79107

[Volvostorm]

They look like the ones I have in mine, and, you get ARP bolts with them

Don at Kalmar do some too

http://kalmar-union.com/parts/volvo-850_s70_v70_c70-engine/

[t5 pete]

Cheers paul do you have to buy certain shells to match them or is it just a case of buying the same shell as being removed from the car

[Volvostorm]

Big end bearings are all the same, unless your crank has been reground at some point, its the main bearings that come in different sizes.

[Dangerous Dave]

Tim Williams can also get the rods.

There was a comparison thread on VS covering the chinese made rods (including the Max Speeding rods)
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/155507-aftermarket-rods-china-comparison/

Sten Parner also does them (best to contact them though as their website is in Swedish and google can only translate so much)
http://www.stenparnermotor.se/default.aspx?NodeId=43

And THS still do them
http://thsperformance.co.uk/hbeamconrods.php

Think the general consensus is wherever you get them from they are better than stock rods unless you're looking for mega bhp.

[Jamest5r]

Chad text me today saying he was selling his set(un-used Kalmar) and asking if i knew anyone.......might be worth a shout, call me Pete if you aint got his number.

[Jamest5r]

Just seen your pm Pete will give you a bell :)

[Volvostorm]

Tim Williams can also get the rods.

There was a comparison thread on VS covering the chinese made rods (including the Max Speeding rods)
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/155507-aftermarket-rods-china-comparison/

Sten Parner also does them (best to contact them though as their website is in Swedish and google can only translate so much)
http://www.stenparnermotor.se/default.aspx?NodeId=43

And THS still do them
http://thsperformance.co.uk/hbeamconrods.php

Think the general consensus is wherever you get them from they are better than stock rods unless you're looking for mega bhp.

That Volvospeed thread was an interesting read, thanks :)

[t5 pete]

Tim Williams can also get the rods.

There was a comparison thread on VS covering the chinese made rods (including the Max Speeding rods)
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/155507-aftermarket-rods-china-comparison/

Sten Parner also does them (best to contact them though as their website is in Swedish and google can only translate so much)
http://www.stenparnermotor.se/default.aspx?NodeId=43

And THS still do them
http://thsperformance.co.uk/hbeamconrods.php

Think the general consensus is wherever you get them from they are better than stock rods unless you're looking for mega bhp.

Cheers bomb that brilliant what is till carnt figure out is why some come with the cut backs as can be seen in the first rod in the picture and then the other two dont surly the first one would be best as it locates the shell

[Dangerous Dave]

Had a look around, theres not much info on whether the bearings have locating tabs, it seems the early engines had them but later ones didn't. The part number listed covers a lot of engines up to recent years but information on whether this part has tabs or not.

[p fandango]

well i'm in even more of a tiss as i don't know whether to stay with 139mm rods & current pistons, or go 143mm with the newer shorter pistons

[Dangerous Dave]

Even more confusing, found this thread saying that whiteblocks don't have tabs
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=87574

[t5 pete]

well i'm in even more of a tiss as i don't know whether to stay with 139mm rods & current pistons, or go 143mm with the newer shorter pistons

I just done want what happend to danny happen to me so when the csar is all back together ill strip the old engine and will post pics up weather the standard con rods have locators or not on a 1996 engine i know for sure on a 1995 pre obd2 engine i split up deff had them

[t5 pete]

Even more confusing, found this thread saying that whiteblocks don't have tabs
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=87574


Lol some confusion out there but look at these
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/imagesCA9DCHVD_zps7d72d687.jpg

[Dangerous Dave]

My spare engine is a 98 (I think, x70 series at least) I'll have a look see what thats got.

[Volvostorm]

Even more confusing, found this thread saying that whiteblocks don't have tabs
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=87574

I've just checked my old con-rods (I have it in my bedroom!)

That has cutouts :shy:

[t5 pete]

Right took the cap off the rod to have a look the rods do have very little cut back bit for what reason i dont know as the shells are smooth and have no locators on them to fit in
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0970_zpsf5887d6a.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0971_zps88875d05.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0972_zpsb2762693.jpg

[smithy]

Right took the cap off the rod to have a look the rods do have very little cut back bit for what reason i dont know as the shells are smooth and have no locators on them to fit in
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0970_zpsf5887d6a.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0971_zps88875d05.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0972_zpsb2762693.jpg

Can we see the rods so peeps know what they look like bent mate

[t5 pete]

Will do buddy it will be a few days tho

[t5 pete]

Heres what a bent conrod looks like
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/DSCF3951_zps97c61a46.jpg

[t5 pete]

My spare engine is a 98 (I think, x70 series at least) I'll have a look see what thats got.

You had chance to have a look bomb

[smithy]

Nice they are strong then lol

[Dangerous Dave]

Nice rod :D

Unfortunately not had a chance yet :( (engine is in my dad's shed)

[t5 pete]

Well these wont bend like the standard ones
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0979_zps2ea33109.jpg
Just need to get new pistons now and maybe shells depending what there like

[T5frankie]

Well these wont bend like the standard ones
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0979_zps2ea33109.jpg
Just need to get new pistons now and maybe shells depending what there like

you going for big power then pete?

[t5 pete]

Not at the min frank just will run the 18t to its full potential would be nice to be over 300whp

[oblark]

Well these wont bend like the standard ones
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMAG0979_zps2ea33109.jpg
Just need to get new pistons now and maybe shells depending what there like

Are these the rods that are on ebay ??

[t5 pete]

no bud there from kalmar

[smithy]

Nice rods mate what pistons you going for

[t5 pete]

Going to use volvo ones carl

[woody]

I've a set of THS 147mm rods & bolts, never been used. £200.

[Wobbly Dave]

Bought mine from http://www.coordsport.com/ - K1Techology rods - http://www.k1technologies.com/