M54B30 rod questions

[Bimmer_man]

I figured this may be the best place to ask a few questions on the M54B30 rods. Just the rods. Im getting custom pistons. So i have herd conflicting information i would like to have cleared up.

Are M54B30 rods forged or cast?

And how much power can the rods themselves handle? Im looking for a max number it the number is too low then ill spend the extra 1k for better rods.

Please let me know guys.

[DesertBMW]

M54B30 rods are the same as S52b32 rods. Same part number. These rods can handle 1000hp no problem. Rods rarely fail from too much power, they fail do to overreving and detonation

[Bimmer_man]

thanks man i appreciate the quick response. I was hoping for that. im not going to try for 1000HP but thats good to know.

[digger]

as said rods don't fail because of hp, its rpm or cylinder pressure. what engine specs?

[Bimmer_man]

sending you a PM digger.

[digger]

you'll want better rods than stock, will probably make bags of torque

[Bimmer_man]

dern, okay if that was the case I was looking at Arrow precision. what are your thoughts?

[digger]

arrow are a good brand

[328ijunkie]

Depending on your power goals, stock rods are fine.

[nando]

all rods are forged.