xr6tc Donating Members 142 Member For: 16y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Cairns, who knows how long for! Posted 16/01/10 01:59 AM Share Posted 16/01/10 01:59 AM Hey guys,I know there have been other topics on Rods but I am a little curious. I have been looking at buying new conrods and I noticed there is a fair amount of variation in the prices of rods. The ones at KPM auto are 4995 however looking at the Spool rods they are only something like 750... Is there a difference, will they do the same job? I don't want to buy crap rods but I don't want to fork out a whole heap of cash it I don't need toThanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6t_ute Donating Members 2,281 Member For: 17y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: south east suburbs Posted 16/01/10 07:10 AM Share Posted 16/01/10 07:10 AM are u serious 4995 just for rods..lol Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tc Donating Members 142 Member For: 16y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Cairns, who knows how long for! Posted 16/01/10 07:36 AM Author Share Posted 16/01/10 07:36 AM Well I actually went back and had another look, but that is what they have listed on the site for the rods... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XR09 Guests Posted 16/01/10 07:43 AM Share Posted 16/01/10 07:43 AM They must be some pretty dam fine rods for that price.these have been for sale on ebay for monthsFord BA BF FG XR6 Turbo Billet Con Rods - eBay Engine Parts, Engines, Components, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 22-Jan-10 18:29:16 AEDST) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
straughsberry Donating Members 1,846 Member For: 17y 8m 27d Gender: Male Location: Broady, Melbourne Posted 16/01/10 08:38 AM Share Posted 16/01/10 08:38 AM (edited) I'm failry sure the KPM units are Carrillo. And I have to say, that's just a tad exxy.For my 1000+ HP build, I'm using Argo conrods. They are rated to 1500hp and are a tough unit. If you want a set, let me know as I have a couple of sets extra I bought to get a discount on my own. I won't mention a price here but they'll be cheaper than what Argo is selling them for. I just want to get rid of them! So PM me if you're interested. BTW, I've also got som Mahle Powerpak pistons - same scenario! Edited 16/01/10 08:39 AM by straughsberry Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBO4LT Member 1,533 Member For: 21y 8m 27d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 16/01/10 09:08 AM Share Posted 16/01/10 09:08 AM I have spool rods in mine and so far no problems at around the 400rwkws mark. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tc Donating Members 142 Member For: 16y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Cairns, who knows how long for! Posted 16/01/10 11:34 AM Author Share Posted 16/01/10 11:34 AM Thanks for the help guys... I just wasn't too sure on where to go, because there is a massive variation in the prices. I spoke to my tuner today and they basically said unless there is a need to do it, and I thought sitting on the verge of 400 kw atw would be enough of a need, but they said that it didn't need to be done... Any thoughts? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
straughsberry Donating Members 1,846 Member For: 17y 8m 27d Gender: Male Location: Broady, Melbourne Posted 16/01/10 11:43 AM Share Posted 16/01/10 11:43 AM It's true! You don't "need" to do it. But when it goes pop, you'll probably wished you had. At 400rwkw, you're most likely living on borrowed time. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/65168-conrods-which-ones/#findComment-971556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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