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I kinda look at the Engine Masters engines as purpose built, short durability win at all costs (limited by what you can afford) efforts. Not sure I'd want to put one in the wife's ride.

That said, the point about the sleeve being a failure point is a good one to consider.



Still, no one, and i mean NO ONE would even consider such a massive connecting rod today. People in the know wont even use 6-pack rods anymore. There is no need. 40 years ago bigger was the only way to mean stronger, now we have better design, better technology, better metals, and have come to realize that while mass is good for strength in engine internals, light weight is worth more in terms ov reliability.

Anyways, this is nothing new to anyone here. Those 3/4" tie rods are insane.

Im still gonna buy the fancy ones, because they come with the full kit, but now theres that small pocket ov worry in the back ov my head...