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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI
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. |
while that might be true, they shatter like glass under detonation. trust me...