Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Steel Con Rods

[TopiToo]

Hello

Can anybody point me in the right direction to read about
Con Rods and the difference in models,
ie from early 748's to present day 748's.

Am I right in saying there are two types used in the 748's?

TopiToo

[Jools]

There's a bit on here...not much to go on, but maybe a start

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performan...apacities.html

[skidlids]

Trying to recall which models came with Pankl rods, fairly certain the original 916 Strada did and possibly the 748SP and a few others

http://www.sigmaperformance.com/748spstech.htm

[arthurbikemad]

All I know is as a rule you can't use Ti rods on Hi comp engines..but I may be wrong...

[keith_mann1959]

Why not ?

[arthurbikemad]

Originally Posted by keith_mann1959

Why not ?

Well thats a good question, this my sound odd but I was told that Ti rods can't handle high compression? Odd coz I always thought that Titainum was stronger than steel? Perhaps someone could set us right..?

Or is it that Titainum rods in order to be lighter just rev harder at low compresion, whereas if they were to withstand Higer compresion they would fail at such loads. Hence low comp with ti rods = more power top end.. Or high comp with steel rods = more power low end... Right?