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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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I've heard that these rods are stronger then the early lq engines when I take the motor apart eventually to put forged slugs in it for a twin turbo build is it ok to just reuse the rods with arp hardware? Right now it's just stock with a gt45 turbo and a cam , just wondering when these rods are known to **** the bed
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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If you're going to do all that to put forged pistons why not some basic forged rods too that come with arp bolts already?

$250 stock rods with ARPs vs. $500 h beams with ARPs or $300 i beams with ARPs.

You're not saving that much money for a significantly weaker rod.
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Sorry should've stated my engine is a 06 lq4 so should they be replaced if I already have them
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Personally I would for the cheap price of new forged rods, especially if I'm already tearing into the engine.
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I've made over 750whp with a $400 set of SCAT H Beams. It's a small investment for peace of mind.
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Good info guys what are the I beam rods good for
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Have your rotator assembly balanced when you swap in the forged rods/pistons.
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