C.M. Racing's 1UZ Connecting Rods
06-11-08, 05:58 PM
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C.M. Racing's 1UZ Connecting Rods
Hey Guys as some of you may know, Chris (Chrisman) from C.M. Racing is building a couple TT 1UZ's.
Chris along with some help from a friend of his, have spent some time looking at other products they can try to build for the 1UZ.
For a while now, Chris has been working with a local CNC shop to try and produce a couple different connecting rod.
I think they are trying to build a stronger stock replacement.
A light weight heavy duty Chromoly rod for some series boost application.
And lastly an all aluminum very strong, very light weight rod for some very series power.
I know that Chris is trying to fit a large connecting rod bolt in the rod, 7/8 vs the common 5/8 that comes in a performance rod, or the 3/8 which I believe is standard in the stock rod.
These are things I have heard float around the shop, and don't know what the actual end product will be.
I don't know much else about the rods, I have no idea if they would even be produced.
I'm sure if he hears about a lot of interest that might help.
Figured you might like a look at the prototype.
Chris along with some help from a friend of his, have spent some time looking at other products they can try to build for the 1UZ.
For a while now, Chris has been working with a local CNC shop to try and produce a couple different connecting rod.
I think they are trying to build a stronger stock replacement.
A light weight heavy duty Chromoly rod for some series boost application.
And lastly an all aluminum very strong, very light weight rod for some very series power.
I know that Chris is trying to fit a large connecting rod bolt in the rod, 7/8 vs the common 5/8 that comes in a performance rod, or the 3/8 which I believe is standard in the stock rod.
These are things I have heard float around the shop, and don't know what the actual end product will be.
I don't know much else about the rods, I have no idea if they would even be produced.
I'm sure if he hears about a lot of interest that might help.
Figured you might like a look at the prototype.
Very Nice option. Would be interesting to see how easy a V8 motor would rev with those. Nice Work.
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06-13-08, 12:59 AM
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Just out of curiosity what would be the longevity on the Aluminum rods? I'm "assuming" these are similar to the GRP rods and only for race applications?
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06-13-08, 04:29 PM
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The rod it is based off of is capable of holding over 2000 hp on 8 rods, but yes it is race only.
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