Factory Mazda Protege Rods or Forged? Need help to identify

[cyanide99]

Bought an engine with "Forged" internals here, pulled them and can't seem to find any markings to identify these rods. I'm guessing they are stock but was hoping someone could confirm since I have limited knowledge. Thanks

 

[Antoine]

Good to see you posted this thread...I updated the thread title with more details, hopefully it helps...I wonder if @pcb, @BenjiHoggi, @LankyKiwi, @323 can help out here...

 

[cyanide99]

Here is what is left of the pistons after I let a mechanic shop I didn't know work on it. They were definitely JE Pistons. Was able to confirm by the stamped number

 

[cyanide99]

Looks like they are shot-peened/knife-edged stockers.

 

[323]

I'm not knowledgeable enough to be able to eyeball and identify an aftermarket rod. Here's a thread with some pictures of the stock rod and piston though! Post 19 and 21

2003 MSP Forged Rods OEM Pistons

Ive been doing some research and was wondering if there is now any company that makes forged rods that will work with oem pistons in the fs-de engine?

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