12-04-2013, 06:16 PM
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XUD rods are proven to be sufficient to 180~bhp
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Proven? Really?
I think its quite obvious that hdi rods are stronger, loads of xuds have thrown rods compared to hdi's, and a lot have thrown them well under 180 bhp.
The minimum you'd get away with spending would be hdi shells, a head gasket and a gasket kit, and getting the head skimmed.

XUD rods are proven to be sufficient to 180~bhp
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Proven? Really?
I think its quite obvious that hdi rods are stronger, loads of xuds have thrown rods compared to hdi's, and a lot have thrown them well under 180 bhp.
The minimum you'd get away with spending would be hdi shells, a head gasket and a gasket kit, and getting the head skimmed.
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