1983 Volvo 240
Green HornetAll con rod are made of steel in a sand mould ( forged )
So called "forged" rods are made the same way but are thicker.
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Saturday 26th May 2012, 19:18 #21Ghost Rider
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1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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So hold on, There are various strengths of forged rods then??
Originally Posted by oblark
How many years experiance with steels or old school tuning do you have then buddy??
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Saturday 26th May 2012, 19:44 #23Ghost Rider
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Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,186 PostsThere various grades of steel from EN8 to EN24. Originally Posted by merc85
I`ve been in engineering for the last 28 years but I`m not saying I`m an expert.
1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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Sounds like you know what your talking about it to me buddy. Originally Posted by oblark
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"Quote" The details are under 1997 V70 T5 B5234 T engine and it says in black and white forged.......not forged in terms of anything but forged is forged or it ain`t forged. Originally Posted by oblark
I have done old school tuning for over 40yrs and forged means exactly that.
Looks like you could be incorrect.
There could be different qualities of forging, which is what i was trying to explain.
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Saturday 26th May 2012, 19:51 #26Ghost Rider
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Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,186 PostsHere`s a bit of bed time reading about con rods.
http://www.tatasteelconstruction.com...cting_Rods.pdf
1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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Anyway back to Boost up tips, lol
Try a Mbc Kingsford
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Thanked 1,921 Times in 1,186 PostsI`ll second that... Originally Posted by merc85
1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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of which he has fitted. Originally Posted by Brett855tdi
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Thanked 72 Times in 59 Postsah sorted then..... Originally Posted by merc85
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Lets fiddle the actuator when I come round and poss stick Rotches brass one for now and forge later.Gauge is always my first mod Originally Posted by merc85
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