Carrillo vs Panki

[BigTonyy]

Thinking about upgrading the rods on my build and I'm really itching for titanium options, did some research and now two guys made it to the final stage .I'm torn between carrillo and pankl right now, the both of them seem really good based on my research but sometimes these things can work differently in real life than on paper, so does anyone here have first hand experience running either on a monster, and.... I know they could be overkill for some setups, but I'm chasing something a little wild.

 

[TheMonster]

Both Carrillo and Pankl titanium rods are excellent options for builds that rev high and deal with a lot of stress. Carrillo rods are known for their toughness and precise fitting, while Pankl rods are lightweight and proven in races. You really can't go wrong with either one; it just comes down to what's easier for you to get and what your setup needs.

 

[guido]

Unless something has changed, I believe Ti rods require periodic re-torquing of the bearings.
You probably are aware of this, just worth mentioning.

 

[1000spaghetti]

Thinking about upgrading the rods on my build and I'm really itching for titanium options, did some research and now two guys made it to the final stage .I'm torn between carrillo and pankl right now, the both of them seem really good based on my research but sometimes these things can work differently in real life than on paper, so does anyone here have first hand experience running either on a monster, and.... I know they could be overkill for some setups, but I'm chasing something a little wild.

man, both are top tier, no doubt. I've only seen Pankl rods in a couple of crazy Pikes Peak builds, but the quality control is honestly legendary.
If you're really wanna be wild and have the budget, Pankl is considered the absolute pinnacle of F1/aerospace precision.
Just make sure your machine shop knows how to handle and measure them, they are a different beast!

 

[guido]

You may want to pay attention to the post describing Ti rods and periodic re-torquing of the bearing journals. This is a very real thing, as many Ducati "R" model owners found to their chagrin.
These are racing components, and designed for a true race bike that will have engines replaced or rebuilt after each race or two. I think the spec's called for 2K km. service intervals, requiring a bottom-end rebuild. Those who dismissed the info. wound-up with a locked-up motor or ruined crank/rods.