Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec Strength & Interchangable ?¿?

Will Svt Rods work on a 3.0? And are they worth putting on? Are 3.0 rods better? Which will hold the most hp/tq #'s and where is the point of custom rods a must?

Done some search never really got that question answered. I got hints of an answer and ideas of that I should do it anyway. But I am trying to see how much psi they will hold (safely and total).

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks.

Smokeshow

they are the same rods, ad are good for at least 10-12 psi

im not a turbo expert, but im willing to bet near 300.

i dont think the pistons will be up to the job though

Oh, I completely agree. There is no way they will hold that much. When I posted the 9:1 CR ratio. I just assumed you knew that they were going to be custom pistons.

Anyone with Turbo knowledge care to jump in here??

Tom is running around 330-350FWHP on his 3L. All stock bottom end.

The rods have survived 10k+ of daily driving with an 8100rpm redline and hitting the rev limiter 1000+ times.

Don't worry about the rods.


Now the rod bearings and oiling issues are a completely different animal though... Those MUST be addressed!