SB

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I'll take a Diet Coke and a Twix please. No, make that two.

alex59195

what?

Unlimited jd

iTrader: (5)

Early 454's with alpha's were called "454 magnum" but they are the cast rod cast crank 330

payuppsucker

Don't be like that SB, get on in there.

SB

iTrader: (1)

O'tay. You talked me into it.

Here I go.

Those don't have cast rods either. The low performance SBC and BBC rods are forged too.

I'm not sure on the newer PM (Powdered Metal Rod) used in some SBC's. I believe the pour the melted powder in a form like it's going to be cast but then squeeze it together like forging. I dunno; on that one though.

Now Payuppsucker ! LOL.

Unlimited jd

iTrader: (5)

Really? Never knew that, thought the whole rotating assembly was cast. Good info! The powdered metal sbc rods were very good in the lt1's when they came out. I have seen problems when engines like the 7.3 powerstroke went to a powdered metal from forged, but it was more of a weaker design than a poor manufacturing process.

payuppsucker

That's more like it. Give me a few and ck your PMs.

SB

iTrader: (1)

Yes, forged, but less manufacturing processes and smaller / lower quality bolts. So....yes, the low performance motors do have a lower quality rod. Still forged though.

Look at the parting lines down the side. Thick or thin ?

hullofjustis

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What kind of boat is it ? To answer if it could be turned into a jet boat

SB

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Let me refer you to the 1st post. LOL.