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Powdered Metal or Forged - Rods?

Old May 1, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Powdered Metal or Forged - Rods?

Are 3rd gen connecting rods Powdered metal or are they forged? I've heard it go both ways. Just curious
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Old May 2, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BothellDiesel
Are 3rd gen connecting rods Powdered metal or are they forged? I've heard it go both ways. Just curious
I do not believe they are powdered.
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Old May 2, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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"Forged steel fracture-split connecting rods"


http://www.cummins-sp.com/engines/au...isb_engine.htm



I think the Powerjokes offer Powdered Metal...

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Old May 2, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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late 01-current PSD are powdered metal conn rods,I had an 02 PSD and it had them.They are supposedly weak after a certain HP but nothing was solid,some had failures on stock trucks.That was probably the most important reason why I went to CTD,it still has the forged steel conn rods,but I think they are cracked cap,but still forged.I emailed cummins to get a straight answer will let you guys know what they say.
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