Eric_Oz_S2

Thanks.

So is H beam better than I beam or X beam (Pauter). Windage characteristics of Pauter would seem better. Given I probably won't be near the limit of any of these it might not matter, but how would you choose?

Rogue_Ant

Here is an interesting read for connecting rods:

http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic...40rat&start=15

333pg333

Bargain! (re the Wossners at R.E.)

333pg333

Josh...who wins in the end?

Thom

"Some" source suggests the early forged rods are the best... rofl

blade7

Do you mean the early turbo forged rods ?. I thought they were not the best but strong enough.

Rogue_Ant

In-short, the H-beam.

333pg333

Ha, well I'm sure he'll have a good result too. Just could have had lighter reciprocating mass in that build but we all go our separate ways.

Eric_Oz_S2

Decisions decisions. Looks like a toss up between Wossner and Pauter. I presume there are no clearance issues with the Wossner.

Pauter


Wossner

blown 944

I'd go H beam myself

Eric_Oz_S2

Agh, found these as well including free shipping

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carrillo-...#ht_3699wt_689

Any quality difference between carrillo and wossner?

blown 944

carrillo rods have always been of teh highest quality. IDK about the Wossners, Im sure they're good

Eric_Oz_S2

So what is everyone's opinion on replacing rods without rebalancing the engine (ie only matching pistons and rods)? Is this likely to be an issue?

Dubai944

I put a set of Arrow rods in my engine for insurance but, having said that, I ran three race seasons with the stock early 968 rods running at high rpm for long periods and they looked fine when I pulled them out. I know they were identified as being 'weak' and I have never had them crack tested, but am just saying that the stock rods don't automatically self destruct with heavy duty.

Eric_Oz_S2

Did you rebalance the whole engine, or just match the rods + pistons?

It is more for insurance. They may be fine, but who knows?