2strokesmoker Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Does anybody knw if Hot Rods makes a connecting rod in standard length? Not exactly sure what i got on my hands here. I have micrometers or what ever precision tool i need to measure it. What two points do i measure from when the crank is already sealed upin the cases. I have had this quad for about three months. lol Just noticed when i was installing the new topend that the rods said "Hot Rods" right down the middle. Thanks any help would b great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 There are tons of different lengths available, but the two most common you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokesmoker Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 There are tons of different lengths available, but the two most common you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 This cuts down on the stress on multiple components. Which ones? :geek: Please enlighten the uneducated. More torque will be gained with a longer stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I was told the longer the rod then more low end tourque. Is this wrong? Rod length does nothing for power. It is for what I previously posted. The stroke (location of lower rod on the crank) is what gives power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokesmoker Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Which ones? :geek: Please enlighten the uneducated. More torque will be gained with a longer stroke. not sure witch one. i just noticed that it said hot rods on the rod when i put my top end on last night. jusy wondering if there was any way to check the stroke through the spark plug hole. only because i have no idea what kind crank i have installed in my motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 there are ways. Do you know what kind of pistons your running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 This cuts down on the stress on multiple components. Hey, I still want to know which "multiple componets" :tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokesmoker Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hey, I still want to know which "multiple componets" :tongue: x2! please lol :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 lower end bearings, needle bearings, wrist pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 lower end bearings, needle bearings, wrist pins IMO Those parts will be affected very little if any by changing the rod angle. The biggest relief is going to come from the decreased force on the cylinded wall/piston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2strokesmoker Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 IMO Those parts will be affected very little if any by changing the rod angle. The biggest relief is going to come from the decreased force on the cylinded wall/piston. With a longer rod you "WILL" gain more lower end torque! Your changing the port timing with a longer rod. Im not sure what piston series it is but im pretty sure you gotta get the one where the wrist pin hole is further up in the piston so you dont blow the head off. anyways my motor is put together and i turned it over with the head on and it never hit soooooooo I believe im good on the stroke length. Again i only became concerned when i seen hot rods casted in the side of the rod. Thought I hod all stock crank but obviously not! :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWR Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 longer rod's don't change port timing only give you a better rod angle..hell you could have a 20 foot rod(an exageration) but it's only going to go up and down according to stroke.like fouled out said less cylinder wall to piston load.check your piston to head clearance to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) The longer rod give you more Rod/Stroke ratio. The closer it is to 1.75 or more the better it is for high rpm use. The larger the R/S ratio is the load on the piston skirts are greatly reduced, bearing life is also increased but very minimally. FWIW the banshee has a 2.03 R/S ratio Edited May 11, 2009 by Sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 With a longer rod you "WILL" gain more lower end torque! Your changing the port timing with a longer rod. Im not sure what piston series it is but im pretty sure you gotta get the one where the wrist pin hole is further up in the piston so you dont blow the head off. anyways my motor is put together and i turned it over with the head on and it never hit soooooooo I believe im good on the stroke length. Again i only became concerned when i seen hot rods casted in the side of the rod. Thought I hod all stock crank but obviously not! :geek: the rod length does not effect lowend. The differance in the length of the rod is taken up by the placement of where it mounts to the piston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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