Rod design
Ok I think iv decided that I will be going with the ASV pistons, I am not sure if it will be standard or 0.5 over till. I have the engine apart and get some measuring done.
Connecting rods:
From what I've read and been told, the H-beam rods are the best design for compression strength. They are better for high compression, low rpm and high torque applications.
But for the connecting rod there are different designs that I can go with. This is where information is really hard to find, so if someone can supply some good information and some pictures that would be really appreciated.
Here is a stock ALH connecting rod. Which I believe is an I-beam design. The stock ALH connecting rod weighs 732 grams with the bearing.
Connecting rods
I-beam on the right, H-beam in the center and X-beam on the left
Another angle of the H-beam non-tapered small end.
Now I am looking for a rod that won't prematurely wear out the bearings or pins.
1. What is a beveled wrist pin design and how is that different then the square ALH style pin?
Answer:
Beveled wrist pin on the Left 203g
Square/non beveled wrist pin on the Right 207g
2. Is it better to go with a Tapered connecting rod or non tapered?
Answer:
depends on the piston you get.
Tapered reduces weight slightly and has better pin lubrication