FLIRTING WITH DISASTER

Since its inception, the 6.7L Power Stroke rods have been a weak link any time they’ve been pushed into 700-rwhp territory. Add big fuel and a compound turbo system that boasts a VGT in the valley and you’ll see the kind of cylinder pressure (i.e. low-end torque) that’s known to bend the factory units. While the rods in Job 2 ’17 model year and newer engines are believed by some to be stronger (they make use of a 1mm larger wrist pin), the verdict is still out as to how much power they can withstand. In short, we know we’re asking for trouble in putting this series together. Don’t try this at home unless you have plans to run a built engine eventually, or plan to detune things to a safer power level.