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Old 10-07-2002   #1 (permalink)
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Question Forged rods and pistons??

Whats the difference between regular rods and pistons compared to forged rods and pistons?? Thanks
 
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cast pistons and rods are weaker than forged, forged handle boost better
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more in-depth,
Basically you have 3 types of metal for your inner engine: Cast, Hypereutectic, and Forged.... Cast is what most cars come with, and Forged is the strongest so basically its like three grades of metal..
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oh, thanks
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