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DISCUSSION => Swaps, Turbos, Buildups => Topic started by: nickmpower on August 14, 2007, 12:05:36 PM

Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: nickmpower on August 14, 2007, 12:05:36 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4340-H-BEAM-ROD-BMW1-8-2-5L-M42-M50-318I-325I-5-5-510_W0QQitemZ170138241791QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170138241791

what do you guys think?
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: rob_e30 on August 14, 2007, 02:53:39 PM
Sounds like you think your rods are coming back out anyway.  I stayed with the stock rods on the advice of my engine builder, who was fully aware of our power goals.  I did put a call into him for specs on the pistons, but he hasn't gotten back to me.  I'll keep you posted as I learn more.
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: nickmpower on August 14, 2007, 03:23:06 PM
yep thats pretty much what im thinking. I actually have m44 rods in there now cause they are lighter. I may want to supercharge later and i figure those might be iffy with a 88mm stroke and FI.

330 doesnt seem bad at all. You can make offers too so id probably offer like 320 shipped. Metric mechanic charges like 700 for a slightly shorter rods, which are presumably similar quality, but who knows.

no rush on the specs, Im leaving town tomorrow and will be back Monday.
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: nickmpower on August 19, 2007, 09:42:15 PM
any news Rob?
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: kowalski on August 20, 2007, 12:00:38 AM
i heard these rods where too long... If you do buy them let me know how the work. What are the stock rods good for as for power wise?
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: nuvolarossa on August 20, 2007, 02:14:33 AM
great, but they are ended...
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: kowalski on August 20, 2007, 07:56:18 AM
search for them, they're on there all the time.
Title: 4340 m42 rods on ebay
Post by: Pacho on October 01, 2007, 05:00:20 PM
Neukin have eagle for 345$
http://turbogoods.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=113