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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: hemiparts]
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08/06/10 11:17 PM
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The K1 stuff is a very good piece for the money. Some of the better " offshore" stuff, only second to Compstar in my opinion, but way, way better selection for the Mopar crowd. I was one of the very early users of their parts when they first came out. Dan ( DRAM) got involved shortly after as well. We have had very good luck with their products.
RIP Monte Smith
Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality.
WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: Moparnut426]
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08/07/10 12:42 AM
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Not good, just old.... Old is GOOOOOOOD. 
2001 Dodge Dakota
408 All Motor
11.27 @ 117.83 mph
2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: Mopar_Rich]
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08/07/10 03:57 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill. He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.  Pretty sure they are K-1.. So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.  It should be interesting..  Chris.. 
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: Chris'sBarracuda]
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08/07/10 04:07 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill.
He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.
Pretty sure they are K-1..
So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.
It should be interesting..
Chris..
if the rods were the problem shouldn't that have been caught?
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: Chris'sBarracuda]
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08/07/10 04:11 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill.
He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.
Pretty sure they are K-1..
So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.
It should be interesting..
Chris..
wild bill doesnt count he seems almost haunted when it comes to bad stuff happening sadly:(  
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
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08/07/10 05:02 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill.
He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.
Pretty sure they are K-1..
So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.
It should be interesting..
Chris..
if the rods were the problem shouldn't that have been caught?
The first ones spun a bearing I believe. The second just broke, if I remember the pictures..
I have no inside info here. Just waiting to hear as well. But I'm quite sure you can't predict a rod failure. Unless you have a crystal ball.. If you do can you loan it out? 
Chris..
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: Chris'sBarracuda]
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08/07/10 08:01 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill.
He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.
Pretty sure they are K-1..
So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.
It should be interesting..
Chris..
if the rods were the problem shouldn't that have been caught?
The first ones spun a bearing I believe. The second just broke, if I remember the pictures..
I have no inside info here. Just waiting to hear as well. But I'm quite sure you can't predict a rod failure. Unless you have a crystal ball.. If you do can you loan it out?
Chris..
no crystal ball, just find it hard to believe it was a rod failure twice in the same place. if it was I doubt it was the fault of the rod. something else played a roll either way.
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
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08/07/10 08:25 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill.
He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.
Pretty sure they are K-1..
So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.
It should be interesting..
Chris..
if the rods were the problem shouldn't that have been caught?
The first ones spun a bearing I believe. The second just broke, if I remember the pictures..
I have no inside info here. Just waiting to hear as well. But I'm quite sure you can't predict a rod failure. Unless you have a crystal ball.. If you do can you loan it out?
Chris..
no crystal ball, just find it hard to believe it was a rod failure twice in the same place. if it was I doubt it was the fault of the rod. something else played a roll either way.
his combo is a stroker i believe so the condition may be for that rod/stroke ratio.i doubt we will ever know unless someone else brakes some with that combo.if rod brke like that on my i sure would not get the same rod again.
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: blownzoom440]
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08/07/10 08:31 AM
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I would ask Wild Bill.
He has gone through 4 rods now, I believe.
Pretty sure they are K-1..
So,,,, He could, and most likely would give you an honest overview of them. I'm sure they have figured out what happened by now, and whether the rods were the culprit.
It should be interesting..
Chris..
if the rods were the problem shouldn't that have been caught?
The first ones spun a bearing I believe. The second just broke, if I remember the pictures..
I have no inside info here. Just waiting to hear as well. But I'm quite sure you can't predict a rod failure. Unless you have a crystal ball.. If you do can you loan it out?
Chris..
no crystal ball, just find it hard to believe it was a rod failure twice in the same place. if it was I doubt it was the fault of the rod. something else played a roll either way.
his combo is a stroker i believe so the condition may be for that rod/stroke ratio.i doubt we will ever know unless someone else brakes some with that combo.if rod brke like that on my i sure would not get the same rod again.
tell me how it was the fault of the rod with spinning a bearing?
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Re: K-1 Technologies Conn Rods
[Re: blownzoom440]
#767286
08/07/10 09:17 AM
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I can assure you all of one thing. A H-beam style rod just doesnt break in half. Bills problems were clearly from something else.
Also, a spun rod bearing is not the fault of the rod. A spun bearing is either improper rod bearing clearances, poor lubrication, or an oiling problem or overstreched rod bolts ( which would almost always be an old set that are worn out). Lastly would be if there was an oblonged rod big end etc. IF the rod got hot enough, THEN it possibly break. You are talking about a total catastrophic set of conditions to break anyones ( assuming its a quality brand) H beam rod.I'll try and post some pics later of what some customers have brought me, when done wrong.
All I am saying, is I wouldnt be making this a K1 witch hunt based on what has happened to Bill. Those are other issues.
However, Wild Bill and "witch" anything might not be a good idea right about now !
RIP Monte Smith
Your work is a reflection of yourself, autograph it with quality.
WD for Diamond Pistons,Sidewinder cylinder heads, Wiseco, K1 rods and cranks,BAM lifters, Morel lifters, Molnar Technologies, Harland Sharp, Pro Gear, Cometic, King Engine Bearings and many others.
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