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JimmyMac · 04-22-07, 04:59 AM

Peter,
I partly agree and these rods look like the same forgings as my HiPo / Boss rods.
The HiPo rod however was stronger than the standard and was broached with oval "football" heads on the bolts and distinct from the weaker specification of the time.

04-22-07, 04:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
JimmyMac JIMMYMAC Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 881 Rep Power: 15	Re: 289 XE Rods Peter, I partly agree and these rods look like the same forgings as my HiPo / Boss rods. The HiPo rod however was stronger than the standard and was broached with oval "football" heads on the bolts and distinct from the weaker specification of the time. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cordially, James MKI monocoque. XE' 289 short blocks, C6FE heads, Webers, ZF Graviner Fire Suppression