Eagle I Beam Rods?
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Racer
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From: NY
Eagle I Beam Rods?
Is anyone runnig the Eagle I beam rod in a motor making over 500HP? Or has anyone used these rods with a supercharger?
If you could let me know what you think of them it would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ray
If you could let me know what you think of them it would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ray
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My engine builder (builds big Hp endurance boat motors) recommended Scat over Eagle stating they have a forging line down the beam that acts as a stress riser and he has had them split lengthways
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Racer
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Originally Posted by rodj
My engine builder (builds big Hp endurance boat motors) recommended Scat over Eagle stating they have a forging line down the beam that acts as a stress riser and he has had them split lengthways
Thanks
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Originally Posted by rodj
My engine builder (builds big Hp endurance boat motors) recommended Scat over Eagle stating they have a forging line down the beam that acts as a stress riser and he has had them split lengthways
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Aren't Scat made in China?
I have no problems with the rods ,but you do have more clearence at the crank journal then most rods.
Looks kinda of scarry put they seem to hold.Side to side clearence is more.I would like to use howard alum rods but to lazy to resize the rods every 50 runs.
YOu do have to get the better *rod bolts* from arp not the usual ones everyone uses ,I forget the part number ,if you talk to them at arp they will fix you up.
I have no problems with the rods ,but you do have more clearence at the crank journal then most rods.
Looks kinda of scarry put they seem to hold.Side to side clearence is more.I would like to use howard alum rods but to lazy to resize the rods every 50 runs.
YOu do have to get the better *rod bolts* from arp not the usual ones everyone uses ,I forget the part number ,if you talk to them at arp they will fix you up.
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ray
you dont have to forget the idea. just make a plan and slowly get the right parts. when you have the right parts then put the engine together. just take your time, when you rush you also get problems. remember rome wasnt built in a day. when done you will be a happy camper.
regards
you dont have to forget the idea. just make a plan and slowly get the right parts. when you have the right parts then put the engine together. just take your time, when you rush you also get problems. remember rome wasnt built in a day. when done you will be a happy camper.
regards
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
I built a 406 with Eagle rods in 2000 and made a ton of passes on the motor. I sold the car in 2002 and the guy has been bracket racing it since. The short block has not been apart - so that's 5 racing years, plus some street miles, on a set.
The motor was mild, but made 480crank HP.
The motor was mild, but made 480crank HP.
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From: Mount Vernon OH
Eagle Rods
We have a friend making over 500 horsepower with them on the engine and smacking them with another 150 horsepower of nitrous and having no issues at all. His RPM range is between 3000 and 6000 rpm and he does have the better bolts and a good set of SRP pistons. 500 Horsepower is a marketing ploy to get you to upgrade into the H-Beams which isn't a bad idea if you plan to pound the engine long term. The rods will survive over 500 horsepower. Remember, the rod strength is not just based on just horsepower but also on the RPM and how much weight you are spinning so if you have a fairly light piston that can prove to be a plus for you.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by NitrousSam
We have a friend making over 500 horsepower with them on the engine and smacking them with another 150 horsepower of nitrous and having no issues at all. His RPM range is between 3000 and 6000 rpm and he does have the better bolts and a good set of SRP pistons. 500 Horsepower is a marketing ploy to get you to upgrade into the H-Beams which isn't a bad idea if you plan to pound the engine long term. The rods will survive over 500 horsepower. Remember, the rod strength is not just based on just horsepower but also on the RPM and how much weight you are spinning so if you have a fairly light piston that can prove to be a plus for you.
I have a buddy that said he has heard of people running the rods in mopars and breaking them. But it could be that he just doesn't want to get beat any worst than he already is. LOL
