mike tkach

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fastdonzi,i have used eagle rotating assemblys in many marine applications[supercharged]800 to 1000 hp,have not seen any failures.i always use the arp2000 bolt for marine application.imo the eagle rod with arp2000 bolt spinning 6000 rpm with 1000 hp is not a problem.

mike tkach

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endeavour,i have a set of used manley h beam rods with arp bolts i will sell you.400. plus shipping.they came out of a 509 that was upgraded to a 540.

endeavour32

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Mike-
I'd be interested in your rods but my pistons are press fit and I don't want to replace the pistons. Is there a way to convert either that is friendly on the wallet?

FIXX

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impossible,the rods have a bushing in them and press fit don't,..look for a good set of I beam or dimple rods with arp rod bolts,just make sure you prestretch the rod bolts before assembly.

endeavour32

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Thanks for the info. I really like the Carillo K1's. I think I'm going to go that route. For 299.99 that's a great deal.

mike tkach

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end,no cheap way,but keep this in mind,YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.good luck with your build.

ezstriper

If you are planning turning over 6k in your boat, don't worry about those rods so much, we have drag raced 3/8 std chevy B/B rods in several engines with many many runs spinning them to 65-6800 all the time, never a issue. What you need to concern your self is the drive....that will fail first at that RPM, my advice is to set the engine to operate at a max or 55-5700, things will work much better...Rob

FIXX

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Spend the extra coin on the arp 2000 rod bolts..My friend chris @ nelson's racing engines in fl uses k1 rods all the time and never had any issues..supposedly merc 525's have the h beam style k1's in them..so I'm told.

Panther

a friend ran his stock GM rods to 6K rpms for several seasons without any issues but I seem to remember 5800 is about max for them. After he sold the boat I think a rod let go so it's pushin it!