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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 09:37 AM
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Low cost aluminum rods and forged pistons

Looking for some low cost 6inch aluminum rods and forged pistons for a soon to be 406. Thanks for all replys.


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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 10:02 AM
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Yeah I'd love some low buck 32v heads too...wouldn't count on it happening.
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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 10:18 AM
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as long as we're dreaming i want more money and a longer rod . seriousely you aren't going to find low cost al. rods or forged pistons. also you don't want al. rods on the street.

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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 02:05 PM
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Mr, Kidd,

Welcome aboard!

Not to throw a damper on your wishes, but aluminum con rods may not be your best choice for lots of power.

However, forged aluminum pistons can be had for what I would consider a reasonable cost. TRW makes aluminum forgings with pins for a 400 SBC for around $400.00 a set. Considering a set of cast pistons can take $300.00 out of your wallet, that's not bad.

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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 02:11 PM
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$300? I just got a set of cast flattops for $83 a set
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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 04:02 PM
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Jester,

$83 ?

Balanced to +/- 2 lbs.
Special "tin" hooper-humper alloy
"Stock Replacement" grade (junk)

Eh, or most likely of all:

Gauranteed not to burn your fingers when you grab 'em - just make sure you pay cash an' don't tell ANYBODY where you got 'em.

$83 - truly a steal.

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Old Nov 19, 2000 | 04:07 PM
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PAW special sale They're a brand called Badger. IF they last half as long as my 250k old stockers have, I'll be happy.
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