Are These Rods Good?

[TobyB]

Seems like they spend more time marketting the bolts than the rods-
I'd find some decent OEM rods, buy the good bolts, and be done.

Because BMW did NOT use Chinese made rods of unknown quality back then...

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[stanhayward]

I have NOT used them but from reading the description, "made from 2 separate Pieces for stronger strength" what is that suppose to mean? Seems weird, i would think they are cast in one piece?

It seems too good to be true honestly, especially with a lifetime warranty too... I may just have the stock b27 rods I have balanced and but some ARP rod bolts for them....

[Cayoncrusier93]

I have NOT used them but from reading the description, "made from 2 separate Pieces for stronger strength" what is that suppose to mean? Seems weird, i would think they are cast in one piece?

[stanhayward]

Yup, I am putting together a budget stroker with an M52 crank, 130mm rods and stock i pistons and 0.5mm decked off the block. I know the rod length is too short for the best performance, but for right now this is all I need.

[nando]

are you sure you want 130mm rods?

[stanhayward]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-M20-325e-...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1

Does anyone have experience with these? Balanced to within a gram (apparently) and ARP 2000 bolts? Seems like a killer deal if they're actually well made...