I wouldn't knife edge the crank,it doesn't work on these diesels.Stock rods are fine too.Don't worry about the bottom end,it's fine unless your making huge numbers,and start bending rods.
I called around on Knife-Edging, it was something I had not considered yet but since I'm going to be revving around the 6000 mark I figured it should probably be done. The problem was nobody in my area does it. I found a place online wanting over 500 dollars to do it...I had no idea the bottom end would fold up after 180 HP! However, thats a crap load of torque...I imagine that thing was pretty scary.Seems like the Ceramic coating is important to some of you, anyone notice much of a temp drop by using this stuff?
Quote from: Erase_The_EraserI called around on Knife-Edging, it was something I had not considered yet but since I'm going to be revving around the 6000 mark I figured it should probably be done. The problem was nobody in my area does it. I found a place online wanting over 500 dollars to do it...I had no idea the bottom end would fold up after 180 HP! However, thats a crap load of torque...I imagine that thing was pretty scary.Seems like the Ceramic coating is important to some of you, anyone notice much of a temp drop by using this stuff?If you have the money, go with the coatings. Every bit of HP counts. I might try these guys http://www.maxpower-engines.com/xtreme.htm. They use a thermal reflective coating superior to ceramic, and I believe the anti-friction coating i bet is Moly. I've heard of Nikasil, but that stuff erodes in the presence of sulphur. (bad for diesels then)Considering their price, $40 each piston, its cheap insurance for a vital part of your engine, AND keeps the heat where it belongs! I notice on my car right now, when I go uphill the temp gets hot, mainly because the heat is dissipating into all of the surfaces inside the combustion chamber.I wonder if coating the injectors would do any good. I know that the heat shields do a good job of keeping heat away, but wouldn't a coating do a better job? Coating the actual injector? Would help keep fuel temps lower, increase power, and injector life?Has anyone ever coated the pre-chambers??? :twisted:
I wouldn't knife edge the crank,it doesn't work on these diesels.
Quote from: wyldmanI wouldn't knife edge the crank,it doesn't work on these diesels.I did a 1.6L with a lightened crank. other than new rings and bearings, that was the only significant change. It made a world of difference on throttle response and a a noticeable difference in acceleration. Little lumpy on idle though!