where to get rods

[2BNVS]

im searchin around the net for rods for my rb25det rebuild but cant find any anywhere (except tomei)...any one know some good places that have them for rb25's?

ben...

[GTRgeoff]

ben, most of us use GTR rods which should be a straight fit. Should set you back no more that $300 for a set. There may be some machining to ensure proper sizing for the bearing crush, but you'd need that anyway. Then use ACL race bearings. RB30 for the mains and SR20 (1.5 sets) for the big ends. About $140 for the set.

[2BNVS]

would these be fine for up to 400rwkw (my aim in high 300's)

ben...

[GTRgeoff]

That's a pretty big ask, and mine have certainly been nowhere near that.

I'd even be doubtful the cylinder liners and crank would be long lived at that output although I believe Ash (R31Nismoid) pulled 360rwkw or so at Autosalon with GTR rods.

[2BNVS]

yeh 2 mates have gt35/40s and run 350'srwkw i wanna go for round 370ish

[R31Nismoid]

370 with the odd squirt or 370 racing around a circuit?

[B33st]

i just purchased a set for my rb25 buildup.

places i looked to get them were

modyourcar.com - crower $2100

hi octane racing - REV $1700

crower.com - crower $1800 (delivered from usa)

argo (argorace.com.au) - $2100

ended up getting a set of the argo's simply because was unsure of the REV Branded ones and not to sure of what import duty may be involved with getting the crower ones direct from crower in the US.

Really happy with the ARGOs though look awesome and soposed to be good for up to 200hp per cylinder.

oh also looked into PAR rods.

[R31Nismoid]

crower are used a bit here in Aust in RB's from seing a few cars from cars here and there

[B33st]

There is a RB25 around here, built by hardcore racing that is running 795hp at the wheels using argo rods.

[R31Nismoid]

oh, not doubting argo at all.

they probably damn good gear too.

would wanna be for the price that rods are

[R32-GTS]

Try www.pauter.com very nice rods.

[Duncan]

.....not to sure of what import duty may be involved with getting the crower ones direct from crower in the US.

d'oh since 1/1 free trade agreement came in, 0 duty on bits from the US. Still GST of course.

[R32-GTS]

If that is the case the pauters should work out to around $1500.00 trade delivered.

[RS500]

d'oh since 1/1 free trade agreement came in, 0 duty on bits from the US.  Still GST of course.

dude,

is that the case for any/all auto performance parts that come from the U.S?

[Duncan]

yes for anythings at all imported form the US