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Old 10-27-2010, 09:46 PM   #648 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by racerxj17 View Post
1GR engine uses powered metal rods, as do several other engines these days. far cry from a solid forged rod....
Many powder-based sintered rods are stronger than their conventional forged counterparts, especially if the big end is fracture split. Far cry from a weak connecting rod

BTW, powder-based rods are classified as "forged" for all intents and purposes, due to the process involved.
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