gc8pat

So Eric ordered the engine build kit today for the white miata and it doesn't come with rods. We're planning on making 250whp or so. I say we should get some carillos ($369) to be safe since the whole engine build is a good amount of money and it'd suck to lose it all to a stock rod failure. He thinks we'll be fine on the stockers.

Since you guys all have experience with built motors, what do you think?

Stealth97

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With the price of rods dropping these last 3 years, you'd be silly to open up a motor and not put in some good ones.

18psi

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Not even a question: of course yes rods

chance91

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Maybe used, but 369 for carrillo rods doesn't sound right at all. They are more like that a piece for the H beams.

SO, I'd look into rods for sure. 250 is fine on stockers probably right around the limits, but you'll want more.

Also detonation at 250 will kill ****. So, might as well do it.

shuiend

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Get the M-tuned rods for $350.

y8s

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get the Mtuned rods from me for less!!!

shuiend

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There I fixed it for your Y8s. Only cause your an awesome guy.

Stealth97

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The Mtuned ones are great. I've been running them for a few years now.

na8psi

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Buy his rods or he will be forced to ban you for insubordination....

Plus hes a good guy lol

lordrigamus

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One of the few regrets about my build is I didn't put rods in it. Get the rods. 250 hp will eventually turn to 300, then 350 and so on.

Sparetire

Honestly pretty much all the comprimises of a built motor are in the pistons. You have to look at oil consumption and all at that point, though modern forged pistons are pretty sweet and DDable in that regard.

I dont know off the top of my head, but arent M-Tuned rods lighter than stock? If so, then you have a significant benefit there in and of itself for your 350 dollars, nevermind the extra strength and protection for the rest of the investment.

miatamania

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Yes. Of Course.