What is the aprox weight on the billet rods you guys are using? Im investigating Ti rods. Want to see what sort of difference there is to justify the costs associated.

(yes i know they cost a grip)

 

Very pricey, perhaps Axis or I-Speed would like to chime in on this.

Mike

 

I know i can get a set custom done for about 2g or so. Just wondering if anyone has one somewhat pre done.

 

You don't need to spend so much $.
Sure Ti is cool and exotic and fun to talk about but it is pretty much pointless. Do you plan on making this race only or for street also?
Another thing to consider is the amount of stress put on the rods under high boost. If you use a strong steel rod you could risk destroying the piston or the crank.
You could use a forged aluminum rod which might tend to stretch a little but will most likely be the only thing you will have to replace. I have built a Mopar 440 with a nitrous fogger system that had aluminum rods to 'releive' some of the stress put on the engine. It works well if you don't get crazy with it every time your behind the wheel.

Titanium is a good choice because its extremely light and strong but for $2k, is it worth it?

 

That is what i am trying to figure out, is it worth it

When i start something i need to know all the options, and when i start to build a motor i am not going to do it half assed. (plus i have a tendency to push things a bit to far)

and from what i can tell the Ti seems to be the best material for a conencting rod, it has a weight advantage over the alum or billet, it is the strongest of all menioned and besides the costs it seems perfect. I understand that there has to be a point of weakness in a motor, but that is what a head gasket is for.

 

A turbo motor is easier on connecting rods than a N/A motor.

Can't the factory rods be detailed and set up with ARP hardware?

Looking at the photos elsewhere, the stock rod looks fairly robust. I imagine the STi rods are more than adequate. And remember, a lighter piston/wrist pin will make the rods' life easier.

 

pretty safe to say arp stuff would be installed every palce it could be. Im just interested in the higher boost and higher output motors. Want the thing to be as strong as possible. Plus right now its a mental exercise in excess