What rods?

[86325LSD]

Eagle, K1, or Molnar ....easy question right. Which one has best finishing and QC?

I am aware that they are all likely the exact same part to start, but who do you think does the best finishing work to get a good clean set of 6 with round ends and good dimensions?


**update** I bought Eagle rods see below for m,y initial QC of them.

[classified]

What engine are you looking for rods for? Budget?

[LowR3V'in]

He's asking what the best brand is.

[JCarp90]

Eagle because I'm a fanboy.

[downforce22]

I have a set of H beam and with my stroker setup the rods didn't clear the block. Had to make a few adjustments. It was less than a mm though. Thats with a 89.6mm crank though.

[erinender987]

rod cells are to intensity of light as con cells are to colour.




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[euro2fast4u]

what engine management are you using for your turboed car?

[SkiFree]

Eagle, K1, or Molnar ....easy question right. Which one has best finishing and QC?

I am aware that they are all likely the exact same part to start, but who do you think does the best finishing work to get a good clean set of 6 with round ends and good dimensions?

Add Ireland Engineering H-beams and VAC's "SP components" to that "same part" list.

A good method of QC in general is balanced to within a gram or two, ARP2000 rod bolts put in, and tolerances checked out. Since I work at IE I know this is what happens, and should happen elsewhere if your getting them from a half decent source (i.e. someone who cares._.

[86325LSD]

WENT WITH EAGLES FROM HERE based upon price.

http://www.eclutch.com/eagle/eagle_connecting_rod_set_hbeam/crs5313b63d/i-329348.aspx?itemid=329348

Here are my thoughts on initial observations:

They arrived in just 1 day with the free shipping!!

The rods came as described. All dimensions calipered out appropriately for the stock m52 series motors ( works for m50nv and s50 as well - L135mm/BD48mm/PD22mm ).

The rods weighed in a range from 547.408g to 548.288g. That was well within the 2 gram promised window (+/-1g).

The rod bolts included were all 12 point ARP 2000's and it included the lubricant and instillation instructions, plus STICKERS!!. Surface finish could be better (its not polished) but for a $465 H-beam rod set the initial quality exceeded my expectations.

A+ for the money thus far. I will update review again on performance after instillation and dyno testing.

gK.

PS: its nonvanos so megaqsquirt 3

[sirajuljony]

Rod cells are more sensitive than con cells. It is always responsible for night vision.

[ak-]

Rod cells are more sensitive than con cells. It is always responsible for night vision.

Take it from a professional.

Because night vision.

[digger]

Who makes light weight and compact (to clear the bottom of cylinder) 135mm aftermarket I-Beam rods?