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Originally Posted by racerxj17
1GR engine uses powered metal rods, as do several other engines these days. far cry from a solid forged rod....
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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.