Nitto Vs Spool Rods

[mickr33couple]

Hi, looking in to buying some rods for my rb25 I have je pistons was using scat rods but done a bearing so looking at a set of nitto or spool, anyone heard anything of each? Or they pretty much the same?

[jangles]

depends what your budget and performance goals are.

[wedge_r34gtr]

I've only seen the Nitto rods up close and they look and feel great. Also well proven in a number of engines....but so are the scats.

[R31Nismoid]

Yeah purchase Nitto ones - feel/look is of paramount importance when building a motor.

[mickr33couple]

I would get scat again but I can't find anyone that has them? Anyone know? Thats why I'm looking at these two,

Goals is for a daily driven rb25 with around 400+hp here and there, no drift use ATM will see the 1/4 mile maybe twice and a circite run here and there,

[89CAL]

Spool should be plenty unless you want to lash out on Nittos, 400hp isnt that big a goal for forged rods

[Simon-S14]

For that power level I would just use stock rb26 rods

[XRATED]

I chose nitto...

[mickr33couple]

That's the power I'm hoping for, but I believe and builder believes it may see pass the 400hp mark but I want it reliable and driven daily, think I may just go the nitto

[simpletool]

There are some small design differences but at that power level anything with the correct tolerances and half decent material strength (stock or better) will be fine. If those well known brands actually have the right dimensions for the RB then any will be fine (I tend not to trust the ability of Americans in general to measure metric)

Both Scat and Nitto are world class brands with long reputations.

[GTRsean]

Nitto h beams on a 26. 500hp at the rears. Nice rod.

[R31Nismoid]

For that power level I would just use stock rb26 rods

+1

For 500hp, stock ones are proven time over.

If saving money on Rods lets you spend elsewhere on a better turbo/manfold/porting etc - then that's by far a better way to be spending on the cost/gain scale

[mickr33couple]

Anyone have 6x rb26 rods?

[kitto]

Anyone have 6x rb26 rods?

Yep. I do. Really good condition. PM me. Cheers.

[mickr33couple]

Do any mods need to be carry out for rb25 rods I know the crank has a bigger stroke but are the rods the same in length etc? Should I do anything to second rb26 rods before install?

[JustinP]

Yep they are the same length and can be used without modification.

PS - I have a set in perfect nick if kitto doesn't want to sell them for some reason haha

[Simon-S14]

i always have 6x 26 rods in good condition.. pm me also

[JonnoHR31]

Getting in on the rod selling bandwagon.

I've got a set of Nitto RB30 rods, build a 3L and buy mine!

[GTRsean]

My rods are still in another block.....

[mickr33couple]

If I didn't already buy bearings, crank and rods I would of built a rb30 bottom but already spent $1000

Also I bought some

Nitto rods just to be on the safe side

What turbo does everyone think? I want it snappy and responsive... Gt3076r?