C.A.T Rods...
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Melting Slicks
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C.A.T Rods...
I`ve talking to a guy whos has a set of CAT connecting rods for a BB.I`ve tried to get some info on those from the net,but didnt find any technical infon on them.Does anyone know something about these :cheers:
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (BB wowbagger)
Cal Auto Transpeed:
http://www.catpep.com/
Saw them listed in Summit for a month or two but now they are no longer avail through Summit, not sure why.
http://www.catpep.com/
Saw them listed in Summit for a month or two but now they are no longer avail through Summit, not sure why.
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (The Dude)
if it were me, I wouldn't run their stuff. I have severe doubts about the quality. I know someone who had their hardened pushrod guideplates and they lasted for a few months: ( < 2000 miles)
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this is their site: http://www.catpep.com/
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.this is their site: http://www.catpep.com/
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (BB wowbagger)
I have their top of the line 6" 4340 "H" Beam Super Racing Rod for my new engine. I've heard that a lot of Circle Track guys are running these with no problems :) .
Here are their part number listings for these rods: http://www.catpep.com/Products/AISI4...mRacingRod.htm
Just back track to get to their home page from the above address ;)
Here are their part number listings for these rods: http://www.catpep.com/Products/AISI4...mRacingRod.htm
Just back track to get to their home page from the above address ;)
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (BB wowbagger)
My only experience with a C.A.T. product was a few years ago when I built a 468ci Rat motor for a guy to go in his Tunnel Jet Ski Boat.
It was a crankshaft from them and the counterweights are larger than GM causing interference with the skirts on the TRW L2465F's used. I caught it during mock-up and removed about .050 material on the thrust side of the inner skirt and all was well.
The motor made about 625- 650 hp @ 6200rpm and is still alive 4 seasons later..good cranks for 189 bucks
This is a connecting rod thread though...and I have not seen or used the rods they offer.
It was a crankshaft from them and the counterweights are larger than GM causing interference with the skirts on the TRW L2465F's used. I caught it during mock-up and removed about .050 material on the thrust side of the inner skirt and all was well.
The motor made about 625- 650 hp @ 6200rpm and is still alive 4 seasons later..good cranks for 189 bucks
This is a connecting rod thread though...and I have not seen or used the rods they offer.
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (mountainmotor)
Thanks for the info....I got the part nr from the guy,and its CR-454.It looks like its a OEM replacement..I wonder how these hold up to 600Hp, 7000Rpm and a buttload of Tourque... :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (BB wowbagger)
Thanks for the info....I got the part nr from the guy,and its CR-454.It looks like its a OEM replacement..I wonder how these hold up to 600Hp, 7000Rpm and a buttload of Tourque... :cheers: :cheers:
Think GM Dimple Rods or Eagle for that kind of service. RPM is what kills rods, not torque or horsepower .
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (munday)
These are not manufactured by Catepillar, the tractor manufacturer. C.A.T as has already been pointed out is a different company all together.
they are chinese forgings as I understand from a local speed shop guy - i think final machining takes place in the US.
they are chinese forgings as I understand from a local speed shop guy - i think final machining takes place in the US.
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (fauxrs)
These are not manufactured by Catepillar, the tractor manufacturer. C.A.T as has already been pointed out is a different company all together.
they are chinese forgings as I understand from a local speed shop guy - i think final machining takes place in the US.
they are chinese forgings as I understand from a local speed shop guy - i think final machining takes place in the US.
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (mountainmotor)
if it were me, I wouldn't run their stuff. I have severe doubts about the quality
I also agree with Curtis....it is not horsepower or torque that kills motors. RPM is what kills motors.
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Re: C.A.T Rods... (BB wowbagger)
These are not manufactured by Catepillar, the tractor manufacturer. C.A.T as has already been pointed out is a different company all together.
they are chinese forgings as I understand from a local speed shop guy - i think final machining takes place in the US.
Hmm..Ok..I think i`ll play it safe and buy myself a set of Eagle or similar rods.Anyone who has a set? :cheers:
they are chinese forgings as I understand from a local speed shop guy - i think final machining takes place in the US.
Hmm..Ok..I think i`ll play it safe and buy myself a set of Eagle or similar rods.Anyone who has a set? :cheers:
