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Jason@JacFab · 12-15-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tutran

Did anyone ever try those rods and piston?

Only JantzenOKC has a set of the rods. It seemed like a good idea at the time to test the waters, but I just don't see the demand being there to justify producing more. Plus these rods as they were made will not work with stock pistons, which scares a lot of people off. But I don't know why you would change the rod and not change the piston, and no one makes off the shelf forged LFX pistons anyway, so it's going to be a custom piston regardless.

At current time, I do not plan to have more rods made, and do not plan to pursue having custom pistons made.

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Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Don't know if anybody ever touched Jason's rod.

HA HA HA you funny guy

crc91 · 12-15-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

just saw this, it was a Ram, I had the prototype. It was awesome, like butter

Thanks sy I'll have to contact ram soon then!

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Tutran · 12-16-2015, 06:45 AM

[QUOTE=Jason@JacFab;8789643]Only JantzenOKC has a set of the rods. It seemed like a good idea at the time to test the waters, but I just don't see the demand being there to justify producing more. Plus these rods as they were made will not work with stock pistons, which scares a lot of people off. But I don't know why you would change the rod and not change the piston, and no one makes off the shelf forged LFX pistons anyway, so it's going to be a custom piston regardless.

At current time, I do not plan to have more rods made, and do not plan to pursue having custom pistons

That stinks because theres only so much you can fo to a v6 camaro and theres a lot of them too

JantzenOKC · 12-16-2015, 07:06 AM

Looks like I have some special rods. They sure are nice looking, and should be a lot stronger than the factory powdered rods. I can't wait to get the pistons so I can get my machine work done and assemble this thing!

Glasstop2010RS · 12-17-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by etmx183

Sooooo what's the cost of a set? Is this something that a group buy could benefit JF and the folks here?

Yes Jason, if you could PM US with cost of a set of Your JF Rods, Bob.

C-redfly · 12-18-2015, 03:17 AM

Pm me as well please

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ghosted · 12-23-2015, 06:21 AM

Sucks that you don't want to make any more, but if you do.... I'm in.

kuzman89 · 12-23-2015, 05:36 PM

If JF doesn't want to make them anymore I know that Revhigh can supply them for the LLT and LFX.
http://www.revhigh.com.au/

Have a set on my boosted V6 and they are lighter than factory.

ghosted · 12-23-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kuzman89

If JF doesn't want to make them anymore I know that Revhigh can supply them for the LLT and LFX.
http://www.revhigh.com.au/

Have a set on my boosted V6 and they are lighter than factory.

Nice. I'm also considering contracting some aluminum flywheels and/or forged pistons out if the price is right, and I'll also inquire about forged rods if we can't make headway through these avenues.

If I decide to do any of this, I'll make sure to post here with progress and specs and such.

sycraft · 12-23-2015, 06:46 PM

Ram clutch is aluminum with an insert. Twin disk

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ghosted · 12-23-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

Ram clutch is aluminum with an insert. Twin disk

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At 31, my Google-Fu prowess must be degrading, as I swear I scoured the net for clutch/flywheel options for our LFX. I'll give it a look! And thanks for all of your contributions, I see you being helpful all over the forums, even though I'm a new member.

sycraft · 12-23-2015, 07:12 PM

Mine was the prototype. It works awesome.. some use it here now

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Jason@JacFab · 12-23-2015, 08:30 PM

I suppose if there was enough interest I could have a batch made... It's been over a year since the last ones were made, so I'd have to check to see if the pricing was still good to give all the interested parties a price.

If I could get a minimum of 5 people to commit, I would have a batch of rods made. I've already done all the hard stuff on this, all I have to do is pick up the phone and order them. I just haven't wanted to do order more previously because I felt like I'd be stuck with them sitting on the shelf.

crc91 · 12-23-2015, 09:47 PM

Interesting, what power level could these rods handle?

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12-16-2015, 07:06 AM	#60
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Looks like I have some special rods. They sure are nice looking, and should be a lot stronger than the factory powdered rods. I can't wait to get the pistons so I can get my machine work done and assemble this thing! Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

12-23-2015, 06:21 AM	#63
ghosted BCS Auto Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,299 View My Garage	Sucks that you don't want to make any more, but if you do.... I'm in. __________________ BCS Auto on Facebook - - - Follow me on Instagram @datv6tho & @officialbcsauto

12-23-2015, 06:46 PM	#66
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Ram clutch is aluminum with an insert. Twin disk Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

12-23-2015, 07:12 PM	#68
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Mine was the prototype. It works awesome.. some use it here now Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

12-23-2015, 09:47 PM	#70
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Interesting, what power level could these rods handle? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

12-16-2015, 06:45 AM	#59
Tutran Drives: 2013 Camaro 1lt Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wyoming mi Posts: 34	[QUOTE=Jason@JacFab;8789643]Only JantzenOKC has a set of the rods. It seemed like a good idea at the time to test the waters, but I just don't see the demand being there to justify producing more. Plus these rods as they were made will not work with stock pistons, which scares a lot of people off. But I don't know why you would change the rod and not change the piston, and no one makes off the shelf forged LFX pistons anyway, so it's going to be a custom piston regardless. At current time, I do not plan to have more rods made, and do not plan to pursue having custom pistons That stinks because theres only so much you can fo to a v6 camaro and theres a lot of them too

12-18-2015, 03:17 AM	#62
C-redfly Drives: 2013 VR vert ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,495	Pm me as well please Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

12-23-2015, 05:36 PM	#64
kuzman89 Drives: Ly7 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: bezza Posts: 253	If JF doesn't want to make them anymore I know that Revhigh can supply them for the LLT and LFX. http://www.revhigh.com.au/ Have a set on my boosted V6 and they are lighter than factory.

12-23-2015, 08:30 PM	#69
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	I suppose if there was enough interest I could have a batch made... It's been over a year since the last ones were made, so I'd have to check to see if the pricing was still good to give all the interested parties a price. If I could get a minimum of 5 people to commit, I would have a batch of rods made. I've already done all the hard stuff on this, all I have to do is pick up the phone and order them. I just haven't wanted to do order more previously because I felt like I'd be stuck with them sitting on the shelf.