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02-09-2016, 02:22 PM #1
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300 drag
Witch is the best Rod to run in a 300 drag. Small or fat?
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02-09-2016, 02:43 PM #2
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I do not believe there is a correct answer! Only opinionated ones.For me, light boat,light rod.
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02-09-2016, 03:56 PM #3
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Big rod = big hole
little rod = little hole
Like mentioned above.....light boat, light rod.
what sort of rpm?
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02-11-2016, 05:56 PM #4
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I don't think I have ever seen a small rod be the primary failure mode leading to a blown motor. I will bet a 2.4 hi po rod would stand up in a stock Drag motor. Merc has alaways had tough connecting rods. If I was running nitrous I would want a 5250 based rod.....and lots of luck.
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02-13-2016, 07:35 PM #5
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Chatfields, I think merc used them in the latter drags
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