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Performance engine preparation. Improving reliability. Connecting rods. tensile loads. reduce reciprocating weight. improve fasteners. aftermarket rods. Performance engine preparation. Improving reliability. Pistons. light and strong. .200” crown thickness.
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Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Connecting rods • tensile loads • reduce reciprocating weight • improve fasteners • aftermarket rods
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Pistons • light and strong • .200” crown thickness • end gaps with hypereutectic pistons • coated piston skirts • effects of increased clearance? • more cam for less clearance
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Rings • frictional losses • thin rings reduce friction • Moly rings for less scuff and friction • more end gap for second ring
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Springs • increased pressure • increased strain on valve train parts • friction dampers generate heat • oil cools springs, but adds to consumption
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Pushrods and rockers • shafts are more stable than pivot balls • pushrod guide plates • stud girdles help stabilize rockers • increased rocker ratios increase area under curve • - also increase wear
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability OHC valve trains • some have rocker ratios • spring pressure much less than OHV
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Oiling systems • larger pan, windage tray, baffles • high volume pumps to maintain pressure • volume up 5x for 2x increase in clearance
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Bearing properties • corrosion resistance • strength • wear • embedability • conformability
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Bearing materials • Babbitt • Conventional – poor strength • Thin – poor conformability & embedability • Sintered copper-tin-lead • Poor corrosion resistance & wear • Metal powders on steel backing
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Bearing materials • Cast copper-lead • Heavy duty applications • Excellent strength & corrosion • Other properties good • Non-overplated aluminum • Wear & corrosion - good
Performance engine preparation • Improving reliability Bearing materials • Overplated aluminum • Uses silicon for durability • Used by OEMs