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10-06-2005, 05:26 PM
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Re: 355 ??
Exposing The “Pink” Rod Myth
Let’s make this simple: The Chevy pink rod is not what you think it is. First, all small-block rods produced for stock Chevrolet engines are forged from 1038 steel, with the exception of the new, powdered metal rods used in late-model engines and the aftermarket Bow Tie rod, which is forged from 4340 steel. The pink rod is merely a Magnafluxed and shot-peened version of the 1038 steel production rod with a pink stripe painted on it to distinguish it from standard rods.
Let’s make this simple: The Chevy pink rod is not what you think it is. First, all small-block rods produced for stock Chevrolet engines are forged from 1038 steel, with the exception of the new, powdered metal rods used in late-model engines and the aftermarket Bow Tie rod, which is forged from 4340 steel. The pink rod is merely a Magnafluxed and shot-peened version of the 1038 steel production rod with a pink stripe painted on it to distinguish it from standard rods.
It's all a lie I tell ya.
Well let's see, ya buy ya a set of Pink rods ($50 ??). Then ya pay the machine shop ~$15 each to mag, resize, etc,. Then ya throw another $40+ at em' in rod bolts.
a+(b*8)+c = (coulda bought a set of stronger Scat I-beams with better rod bolts to boot)
Math is a beautiful thing.
-Mindgame
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