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Originally Posted by OMEGAMAN
The other thing I have always wondered is if a stronger conecting rod can be had from another engine. Hot Rod engine builders are always doing that stuff.
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If the rod weight and center of gravities are different from the original it would effect the balance of the engine. Mercedes must have a solution to the bending rods in the form of updated parts. The big issue will be cost. I know pistons for an OM 603.960 turbo engine are like $1,800.
I am sure they are even more for the OM 603.971.
Of course the two ultimate tests will be actually examining and measuring the rods and checking diameter and out of roundness on the cylinders.