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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 10:01 AM
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Ok just pick this up and before I put this in, I would likle to know if it would be worth it to add forged rods as its already together !! I do have a procharger and ring gap is for a NA motor and I run 10lbs of boost.. Thanks Rick.
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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What year engine is it?

It could already have factory H beam rods.
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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Id run it as is. IMO. 10lbs is not a lot
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 02:48 PM
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def not worth it for 10lbs of boost...run it as is
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FFDP
What year engine is it?

It could already have factory H beam rods.

I don't know, other than it was a Lq9 block and crank...
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks guys! I have spent almost my limit . So this should put my mind a little at ease.
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Originally Posted by FFDP
What year engine is it?

It could already have factory H beam rods.


Are you referring to the Gen 4 rods?
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FFDP
What year engine is it?

It could already have factory H beam rods.

Are the Gen IV rods forged?

If so, do you happen to know of a part number?

edit: I'm looking at a set but don't have any info on them and cant see a part number. Waiting for a response from the seller.
edit: Part number was etched on the rod but removed during the cleaning process. The cast number is 3847.

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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Tig
Are the Gen IV rods forged?

If so, do you happen to know of a part number?

edit: I'm looking at a set but don't have any info on them and cant see a part number. Waiting for a response from the seller.
edit: Part number was etched on the rod but removed during the cleaning process. The cast number is 3847.
Negative on them being forged, they are powder metal rods with cracked caps
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Old Mar 11, 2018 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MrHorsepowerLSx
Negative on them being forged, they are powder metal rods with cracked caps
Thanks

Gen IV are h-beam correct?
I'm looking for rods for my Gen IV 6 liter.
Found these https://www.ebay.com/itm/Recondition...53.m1438.l2649 They should work?


Sorry OP don't mean to hijack your thread
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