sbc connecting rods

[Mike M.]

a year or so ago, there was a deal proposed, here on the tdb, to buy a set of sbc replacement connecting rods. what brand was considered the best deal and where can i get a set? thanks much, mike

[Dick W.]

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Doc, Duke Williams suggested that you use Eagle. Looked and Jets sell them.

[Mike M.]

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thanks dickie. i couldn't find the small journal rods at jegs but summit has them for $245. regards,mike PS U going to marlborough,mass regional?

[Joe L.]

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thanks dickie. i couldn't find the small journal rods at jegs but summit has them for $245. regards,mike PS U going to marlborough,mass regional?

Mike-----


You might want to check on "country of origin" if it matters to you. A lot of these rods are from China.

[Dick W.]

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thanks dickie. i couldn't find the small journal rods at jegs but summit has them for $245. regards,mike PS U going to marlborough,mass regional?

No Marlborough for me.

[Mike M.]

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joe: i would definitly prefer made in isa. are there any eagles that aren't made in china? thanks,mike

[Joe L.]

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joe: i would definitly prefer made in isa. are there any eagles that aren't made in china? thanks,mike

Mike-----


I think that the Eagle rods may be machined here in the USA. However, I think the forgings are foreign. I'm not sure, though. You would probably want to ask them about the particular rods you are interested in. Their prices are such that it just does not seem possible to me that some part of the manufacturing does not take advantage of some "foreign" source.

[Scott M.]

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I'd suggest a set of Crower Sportsman rods, they can be had in small journal, both press fit and bushed. They are a high quality pieces forged and machined in the USA.WP_001108.jpg

[Jim L.]

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Mike-----


I think that the Eagle rods may be machined here in the USA. However, I think the forgings are foreign.

It has always been my understanding that Eagle rods are forged in China and finished in the US.

Although their origin doesn't thrill me, I'll admit to using a set of Eagle H-beam rods in my vintage racer. The machining was fine, the rod bolts are from ARP, and, in several thousand road racing miles, they have held together.

I can't complain (except about the country of origin).

Jim

[Dick W.]

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Just go ahead and step up to Carillo rods. Damn near bullet proof. Work of art

[Michael H.]

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Just go ahead and step up to Carillo rods. Damn near bullet proof. Work of art

My thoughts too. Big money but well worth it if you plan on going high RPM.

[Dick W.]

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My thoughts too. Big money but well worth it if you plan on going high RPM.

I put together three or four engines with those rods. Years ago the big NASCAR teams would run those rods 1,000 race miles and then replace them. I could get them for $300.00 a set. I would buy the 6.000 or the 6.050 rods and get used pistons to match

[Michael H.]

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I put together three or four engines with those rods. Years ago the big NASCAR teams would run those rods 1,000 race miles and then replace them. I could get them for $300.00 a set. I would buy the 6.000 or the 6.050 rods and get used pistons to match

Yup, they still sell on ebay for decent prices from race teams. Problem is though, all are for 2.1" rod journals so the 67 and earlier guys can't use them. Most are 6.2" CC now too.

For a while, Nascar qualifying engines were using crankshafts with 2.0" rod journals but I haven't seen that for some time.

Never saw a substantial difference in horsepower between original 5.7" and 6.0" rods on a dyno.

[David G.]

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Mikie,
Watcha going to use the rods on?
Some stealth project maybe?

Dave Gray

[Gene M.]

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Mike,
Not too long ago Hotrod, Super Chevy or Hotrodding, one of those, had a whole spread on rods available and a write up on each. Brain farts, just can't remember anything any more........