OST-053: Massaging a 20V Blacktop

[oldeskewltoy]

(02-28-2019 01:19 AM)pack Wrote:  What is your honest feedback on the TRD conrods for the 20v?

I know i need to rebuild my 20V, not sure if bore walls are STD, if not, big pistons will follow and obviously new conrods (just because).

Not sure what to purchase...

I've had this set of rods for a while... in fact this set's been to Europe and back (sold, and then returned). BUT you don't need to spend BIG money for decent rods. While I have only this anecdotal experience with blacktop rods, this engine's bearings appear to just be old worn out parts - all the bearings were pretty bad. But for the most part OEM rods are plenty strong. As an example of stock rod durability, my smallport is running a 40mm rod journal crank and stock 3 rib 40mm rod journal rods - albeit with new bolts. I'm making 140 ish whp, and I twist it regularly up to 7500+ and it now has over 30k miles on it.

But if you just want better (stronger, and lighter) rods, I usually recommend Molnar Technologies. They run about $450 per set.




Port work continues.... 2 down.... 2 to go




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