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PM rods :LTX v Vortec ?

Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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PM rods :LTX v Vortec ?

GMPP list the forged powdered metal LTX rod (#1016688) as a replacement for the "pink' rods , good for 450Hp.
The Votec L31 has PM rods also , can't find a part # for these.
Q; Are the Vortec PM rods of a similar quality to the LT1 rods?
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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They are all the same. Infact they all have the same 10108688 part #.

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:43 AM
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Yep same rod, very stout peices.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Howards has cracked-cap PM rods that they claim are safe to 650+ HP.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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My bad. They are now claiming "800HP Range", whatever that might mean:

http://www.primediapowerpages.com/cg...0216&2D1031831
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