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Originally Posted by romad View Post
Thats a billet rod( better than stock) and a stock piston. These engines run 7000 grand all day long
"better" won't matter if the crank isn't balanced for the lighter weight.

Fatigue failure is ALL about the number of cycles and load. Inducing large vibrations into a casting (esp Alum)- not helpful.
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:28 PM
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