Originally Posted by
treekiller
But In my honest opinion the coolest version of this engine was found in the thankfully forgotten Chrysler TC. they took a 2.2 TII and had cosworth build a bespoke head, Mahale Pistons, Crower Rods.
And to think it all started with the lowly K car.
Actually the head is by Maserati, and all 2.2/2.5 Chrysler (turbo cars) had Mahle pistons cast or forged depending on application, and the same "TII" rod used throughout the production years, regardless of displacement.
The rods do change here and there depending on model level and year, but none had a "crower" rod persee, or anything of that nature.
They are very strong, just as a standard 84-85 "heavy" rod, or the 87 + TII, or TIII, or TIV rod (all the same). Good for well over 450 WHP levels and about 7K-7400 rpms before they start to come apart. Luckily most 8V head guys aren't that high, although there are a few of us out there.
