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Not mine, it is from Nick Alfano ya'll, just
passing on the info.
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I am looking for interest in a NEW forged rod
project that may help out our hobby. I am working with a company on plans
to build a new forged rod for AMC V-8s. To start, the 70 and up 390 and
401 would be done first. This will be a 4340 forged I beam rod with the
good Wave-Loc ARP rod bolts. The rods will be rated for 750-800 horseso
they will be stronger than our stock forged rods. Second would be the
smaller displacement engine rods. These could be done in the same forging
as the 390/401 rods or a series 3 grade forging for a reduced price.
Either way, they will be much stronger than a stock cast rod. Third
would be the 68-69 390 rod in the 4340 I beam construction. The price of
these are going to be far less than what a set of custom rods for our engines
cost. Initial numbers might be around the $300 + or - mark. As most
of you know who have bought a set of 4340 forging rods ! with the good bolts
know, this is a great price. Less than what a set of small block Chevy
rods of the same quality go for. Now my question to all of you is, doyou
have a need for new rods for our V-8s, should the smaller displacements engine
use the same forging as the big engines or lower grade and how many of you would
buy a set? Please give me your feedback. This is not a small
undertaking so please be genuine in your interest.
Thanks, nick.alfano@xxxx Nick Alfano |
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