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v8klla
01-17-2008, 07:55 PM
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What Is Ultimate Duty?

Manufactured exclusively for MAPerformance by Howards Racing Components we developed these connecting rods to fulfill the needs of the hardcore enthusiast. Designed to handle 1000+ horsepower in a 4 cylinder application these truly are ultimate duty connecting rods!

Research & Development

The research phase for these connecting rods consisted of a process called Finite Element Analysis which helped us to determine the weakest points of the factory connecting rod design. Using that information we developed a prototype using state-of-the-art CNC equipment that included the finest high nickel AQ4340 billet steel material, Ampco 18 bronze wristpin bushings, Manton alignment sleeves, and massive 7/16" ARP 2000 series fasteners. In the final development phase the prototype was heat treated, fully stress relieved, and shot peened to ensure that no stress risers or surface imperfections remain. The end result: A product that we feel is the strongest and most reliable steel connecting rod available on the market for this application.

Click here for more information and additional images! (http://www.maperformance.com/store/product.php?productid=19138&cat=266&page=1)

scheides
01-17-2008, 10:51 PM
Sexy! Are you running these in any cars yet? Get them suckers on the STREET and TRACK and see what they can do!

Nice work boys, nice work.

hippiekiller
01-17-2008, 10:58 PM
hot damn those are sexy

sleepydsm
01-18-2008, 12:08 AM
Those sound beefy. How much does a set retail for?

Kracka
01-18-2008, 06:29 AM
Awesome! Any other parts in the works?

95tsi
01-18-2008, 07:35 AM
Those sound beefy. How much does a set retail for?

If you click the link for more info, it says $599.99.

santa
01-18-2008, 08:03 AM
MMM I will be putting these in my car this year :) Finally after what 2 years huh Chris? Man that took a long time!! :D I'll let you all know if I can break them.. :)

blageo23
01-18-2008, 09:43 AM
If you need a tester for these let me know ;)
They look/sound bad ass!

v8klla
01-18-2008, 11:40 AM
Awesome! Any other parts in the works?

We got a pretty good deal on some DSM T4 manifolds from overseas that will arrive next week, and our next project is a T3 manifold / downpipe for Evo's ;)

Chris

v8klla
01-18-2008, 11:43 AM
We haven't had a chance to test them out yet, but with Howard's track record we are very excited to see how they perform! Plus they are $80 cheaper than any other I Beam rod on the market!