Introducing MAPerformance Ultimate Duty Billet Steel Connecting Rods Just $599.99!

[maperformance]

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Stop waiting for the competition to fit your motor build into their schedule! These rods are readily available and at just $599.99 shipped the price is right!

What Is Ultimate Duty?

Manufactured exclusively for MAPerformance by Howards Racing Components we developed these connecting rods to fulfill the needs of the hardcore enthusiast. Designed to handle 1000+ horsepower in a 4 cylinder application these truly are ultimate duty connecting rods!

Research & Development

The research phase for these connecting rods consisted of a process called Finite Element Analysis which helped us to determine the weakest points of the factory connecting rod design. Using that information we developed a prototype using state-of-the-art CNC equipment that included the finest high nickel AQ4340 billet steel material, Ampco 18 bronze wristpin bushings, Manton alignment sleeves, and massive 7/16" ARP 2000 series fasteners. In the final development phase the prototype was heat treated, fully stress relieved, and shot peened to ensure that no stress risers or surface imperfections remain. The end result: A product that we feel is the strongest and most reliable steel connecting rod available on the market for this application.















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[unlmtdndeavor]

What is the weight on these rods?

[maperformance]

652 Grams

[greddy_1700]

Chris, how do these compair to say crowers? I mean like weight, strenght, etc etc.

[Jon Lane]

Anything longer than 150mm?

[maperformance]

I can't track down the weight of the Crower's but these should be as strong if not stronger. These guys weigh about 30 grams less than the normal weight Pauter, but with the Finite Element Analysis that was performed in the research phase these rods are, in our opinion, the perfect balance between reciprocating weight and overall strength.

Chris

[maperformance]

They are only available in 5.900" at this time, but can be made to order in other lengths. Please let me know if you would like pricing and a timeframe!

Chris

[Jon Lane]

I sure would. 162mm and 7-bolt.

[maperformance]

I will check into it and get back to you thanks!

Chris

[maperformance]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the 7/16" rod bolts, they make the 3/8" versions the competition uses look weak

[ThingyNess]

I was just about to reply regarding that, actually -- the rod bolts, that is. These look like a hell of a rod if you're wanting to build a high-rpm monster. You can never have rod bolts that are too strong when you're licking 10,000rpm and beyond.

[maperformance]

Exactly

[h8r]

Is this the same Howards that does a ton of things for V8's?. Do these use standard bearings? If so they are def. high quality! Sounds great!

[maperformance]

Yes they are, and yes they do

[Jon Lane]

Originally Posted by maperformance

I will check into it and get back to you thanks!

Chris

Anything yet?

[maperformance]

I haven't got a price on the custom set yet but I will be sure to let you know as soon as I do!

Thanks,

Chris

[Gordian79]

Ive used howards aluminum rods before and they are great.any chance they make these in aluminum?

[maperformance]

Checking into that as well! Thanks!

[maperformance]

Originally Posted by Gordian79

Ive used howards aluminum rods before and they are great.any chance they make these in aluminum?

Aluminum is available and just $20 additional!

[Jon Lane]

Last try for 162mm rods...

[cbrfrenzie]

Originally Posted by maperformance

Aluminum is available and just $20 additional!

Whats the weight on the aluminum rods, and what aluminum is used exactly?

[maperformance]

Originally Posted by Jon Lane

Last try for 162mm rods...

they did get back to me but for a one off custom rod such as this they would be almost $1000, let me know!

Chris