connecting rods

[namzat18]

Is it true that the m42 came with forged connecing rods? Read it some where and am very curious. Will help with my build.

[Tgoode318]

Yes M42 is forged But the newer m44 Is Cast!! 

[IlovM42]

Sure about this? Always read that is the crank being cast on m44 and forged on m42 but connecting rod are forged for both

[Tgoode318]

I went back but could not find where i read it was cast. For sure the Crank as you mentioned is cast where as the m42 is forged. The connecting rod im not 100% positive but i did read some where that it was cast. I do know though that The m44 rod was redesigned by Bmw to reduce NVH. Perhaps some one with an m44 could chime in

[benz-tech]

Yes M42 is forged But the newer m44 Is Cast!! 

Nope.
M44 and M42 rods are both forged. The M44/late M42 rod is significantly lighter than the early M42 rod and is virtually identical to the S50M3 rod albeit 5mm longer
M44 cranks are indeed cast.