The cat 5140 (and their derivatives) is the way to go with any kind of performance in mind over the stock rods. With that said they should be given a once over (like any part) to make sure everything is, as it should.
And as stated above the Asia products are EVERYWHERE in our American lives.
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535ci NA CV-1 - single 1050 with c14 - 940hp@7000/825tq@5200
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