[Torbjorn968]

Engine out, want to change the Con rods. Many choices around, any recommndation? Mainly to prevent problems rather than increasing performance. The best deal I found so far was a set of Pauters for 1092 USD.



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[DaveN]

I know your car is probably under more stress than mine so you will want higher end rods but here's my 2 cents worth. If you have a 92 or 93 then you don't have the forged rods from Porsche. Since I am putting in the SC and doing a rebuild for fun/longevity I bought a set of used forged rods from 928Motorsports for 100.00. They had 2 sets when I got mine about a month ago and they looked perfect when they arrived. That being said my P-mech friend will actually decide if they ARE perfect before they go in.

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[Torbjorn968]

Forged OEM or some aftermarket a bit better type of Con rod?



Will check with 928!



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[aslet]

If you get any used ones I would have them checked for hairline cracks. I forget the process name, but they are dipped in UV dye and looked at under black light. If there are any cracks they will show.

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[Torbjorn968]

These are 951 rods, I hear you need to modify them.



Second question is hhow important weight of the rods are.



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[DaveN]

Are you referring to the rods I bought? 928MS told me they were direct replacement for the 968 rods. Now I must check, you have me worried a bit as I don't want to mod an important part like a con rod.<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

somehow that would not surprise me - there have been other incorrect assumptions from there about the 968 being the same as other stuff

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[DaveN]

Off topic a bit.

Just had a look at the 928 site and the rods I bought are listed as:

Good Used Forged 968/S2 Con Rods



Porsche Part Number 944 103 111 1R - S5



www.928motorsports.com/parts/used_connecting_rods.php



If they were pulled from a 968 or S2 I can see no problems, what identifies these as 951 by sight?





I will check PET for each model, 968, 944 S2 and 951 to see if I can find a commonality in part numbers. Not quite sure where to start my quest to assure myself of compatibility if that fails.



Torbjorn - set of Pauter rods for 968 on eBay right now for <500.00 brand new.

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[Torbjorn968]

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Are you referring to the rods I bought? 928MS told me they were direct replacement for the 968 rods. Now I must check, you have me worried a bit as I don't want to mod an important part like a con rod.<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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Yes, those, Pete at RS Barn guesses that the conversion/refurbishing is 400 USD. I do not have a clue about engines but it is a bushing that needs to be replaced and studs (APR?) that somehow needs to be fixed. I will back out and get new conrods. Best deal I have found so far is Pauters at 1092 USD. Will get onto Ebay!



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[DaveN]

I am not sure if cross posting is allowed here (I doubt it) but that's what the moderators are for <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Flash do what you will with this but this RL link talking about the conrods I just bought is so scary I'm not sure if I should laugh or feel sick. I will probably have to try and get a refund. Quotes from the seller are almost hysterical like "Just my luck they are "mystery rods"



forums.RL.com/rennforums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/543331-set-of-8-951-rods-for-sale.html

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[Torbjorn968]

Checked the engine number: 42P01291



Is this with he OK rods?



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[flash]

unless somebody already changed them, according to the number, like most of us, you have early rods

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