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Originally Posted by serialk11r
Too many edits. Okay so the area that the wrist pin spreads the forces is much greater, that makes sense. Thanks. I see why it makes sense to use it in frequently rebuilt engines, you can cut down the mass significantly, and the aluminum rod will still survive a respectable amount of time, but if you want to increase the service life the aluminum rod needs significant strengthening which would not be worthwhile.
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yep pretty much the jist of it. but your on to something though. We still might see aluminum connecting rods in the future in street cars. I don't believe we have reached the peak of research in rod development.