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IvIarkgraham
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getting conrods shot peened?

from a nova or a corsa?
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i thought about it, then realised it was pointless unless you want to rev to 8.k and beyond.
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i shot peened 4 corsa/nova rods last night in work wondered if they were for anyone in here
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What does the shot peening do?
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makes them stronger.

was going to do mine, but up to 8500rpm the standard jobbies are fine with arp bolts.
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we shot peen the arp bolts too
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quote:
Originally posted by X 60RSA
What does the shot peening do?


shot peening creates dimples on the surface meaning less friction when moving
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also a flat piece of metal can be snapped easier than one that has dimples

 
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