Forged Conrods - Group Buy

[zentac]

I think so Rich. Once we ordered trial batch we hadn't got any uprated forged pistons and it was based on stock pistons.
Anyway, it should be direct replacement.

thats good mitsi pistons tend to be quite good, and on EVO's just doing a "rod job" means you can safely run around the 500/500 mark.

[zentac]

What do you think you could achieve with forged pistons as well (and the other supporting mods).

We pushed the vr4 to 630bhp and 545lb/ft before we started getting problems with the cranks.

[Adam.Findlay]

Im super keen for this but ill have to see how funds are after all the bills are paid. 4 new tyres are coming up in the next week unfortunatly

[hbkuk1]

We pushed the vr4 to 630bhp and 545lb/ft before we started getting problems with the cranks.

how far did you get on OEM gear?

[zentac]

we snapped a rod about 380-400bhp.

[Gly]

Anything of similar value. I figured you might have something vr4 related lying about, and thought I'd offer to help you out.

other than my lsd transfercase, engine, vr4 recaros, and a few cosmetic bits. not much laying round unused ATM

[hbkuk1]

we snapped a rod about 380-400bhp.

so they are the week point for sure, interesting

[Humpty's Revenge]

Tomasz, thanks for pm bud but I've just spent 1k on just a clutch kit so Ill have to miss out this time bud. They do look fantastic & maybe next time if there is one of course?

Thanks for thinking of me dude!

[Kryton]

Tomasz, thanks for pm bud but I've just spent 1k on just a clutch kit so Ill have to miss out this time bud. They do look fantastic & maybe next time if there is one of course?

Thanks for thinking of me dude!

I'm in a similar boat myself. My conversion is costing far more than expected & I am out of the country again throughout August so my pennies are going elsewhere. Am still very interested but realistically not going to be able to justify this until end of the year

[scott.mohekey]

other than my lsd transfercase, engine, vr4 recaros, and a few cosmetic bits. not much laying round unused ATM

How attached are you to the lsd transfer case?

[Gly]

How attached are you to the lsd transfer case?

more than i would be to set of rods that i definitely wont be using for at least year.

[Gly]

funding sorted, put me down for a set aswell.

PM on its way.

[scott.mohekey]

more than i would be to set of rods that i definitely wont be using for at least year.

Ah well, was worth a try.

[swinks]

Fantastic news!
We have 5 confirmed purchases, so gonna send email to manufacturer asap.

[Gly]

any one know the kit/part number for the L19 rod bolt kit, just want to see if i can source them elsewhere at a better price

[scott.mohekey]

any one know the kit/part number for the L19 rod bolt kit, just want to see if i can source them elsewhere at a better price

From the looks of things, it's just a set of 12 L19 bolts of a certain dimension. We should be able to look up the part number in the ARP catalogue.

[Gly]

Anyone have the complete arp catalogue.. the one online only has car specific kits,
with little or no detailing, unless I'm completely blind?

[Eurospec]

Hey Tomasz,

Sorry- i didnt read the entire thread!

Just check with the manufacturer that the rod shoulders will fit into the stock bore. Often aftermarket rod big ends are pretty beefy.

Cheers,

BEn.

[swinks]

Hey Tomasz,

Sorry- i didnt read the entire thread!

Just check with the manufacturer that the rod shoulders will fit into the stock bore. Often aftermarket rod big ends are pretty beefy.

Cheers,

BEn.

I'm pretty sure they will do, but gonna check twice. I know that kochajj has the trial batch and didn't report back any issue with them, but as you said, better check it out.

[swinks]

Just check with the manufacturer that the rod shoulders will fit into the stock bore. Often aftermarket rod big ends are pretty beefy.

Just confirmed following:
- there is good clearance and no fitment issues with crank, crankcase, heads etc.
- this rods will fit p&p with stock Mitsubishi pistons.
Been checked and tested by kochajj on his spare engine.