DAE B-Series Billet Steel Rods

[sketchman]

^IF it's what his rods are, it's called a cracked cap rod. Dodge Neons have them from the factory, and I think more and more modern engines are using them.

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[blkfordsedan]

I'm not sure 1200hp is enough....what if someone builds a 1201hp B6????

Seriously, though, those are sweet. I never in 1000yrs thought I would ever see the day when someone would actually engineer and build and sell REAL performance parts for these engines.

[gergorian]

I'm not sure 1200hp is enough....what if someone builds a 1201hp B6????

Seriously, though, those are sweet. I never in 1000yrs thought I would ever see the day when someone would actually engineer and build and sell REAL performance parts for these engines.

You and me both!

[mattdickmeyer]

I haven't tangled with connecting rods for quite some time but I do suspect they are always able to come apart. I see no visible joint at the main bearings at all on your rods! Is this some sort of proprietary process where perfect fit, or mating of surfaces, entails directionally breaking a single piece casting? They look real sharp Matt and I hope they provide folks with good service and performance.

Our rods are machined from one piece billet blanks, which makes for a much stronger connecting rod as the grain structure all flows in the same direction between the cap & rod unlike other inexpensive 2-piece forged connecting rods. The fact I am in control of QC doesn't hurt either. This allows for a superior product as opposed to a production line moving 100's of rods per minute. OEM's use powder forged rods with a cracked cap for 2 reasons. 1.) The irregularities in the brake allow for a uniformed fit & is impossible to install cap backwards. 2.) It reduces production cost as it removes 1 machining process to the rod.

Here is a picture of a GT500 5.4L rod & our Billet 5.4L rod