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12-04-2014, 10:31 PM

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There's a lot more to rod selection then just HP......like RPM, piston weight, etc. I will admit its a little over my head, but I have enjoyed learning about it lately while researching my build. Looking into the Carrillo H beam with CARR bolts or the Callies Ultra I beam with custom age 625 bolts for myself.

Here are some nice rods if your considering eagle or scat. $559!!! This guy has been in the Rod business for over 30 years and ran some of the top companies like Oliver etc. Worth looking into. They even offer a pretty sweet proprietary ARP2000 bolt with asymmetrical threads similar to the CARR.

http://www.molnartechnologies.com/

I'm hearing from multiple sources that Oliver does not have the same quality anymore since change of ownership and multiple location changes. Thier design seems to be a better version of the I beam....hopefully they get straightened out.

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12-05-2014, 05:56 PM

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Carrillo, Carrillo, Carrillo.........
quality doesn't cost, it pays

12-05-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by the deep

I've been looking at the Olivers , nice US made but a bit pricy . I don't think this is a good place to skimp though if your looking for endurance . What would be your second choice Mike ?

http://www.oliverracingparts.com/dow...x%20Series.pdf

you should see what crower wants for a set,,like 1800 for a set of billet rods..i would go with the oliver rods,,i have seen a oliver rod cut into a bryant crank at over .100 thou and the rod never broke..amazing stuff..if you go yo ohio crank they haver forged olivers for under a grand and the billet ones for under 1500..

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12-05-2014, 11:32 PM

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Thanks Fix . http://www.ohiocrank.com/oliver_rods.html

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12-07-2014, 08:26 PM

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I am not a pro but I am 100% carrillo rod guy.. Probably the best rods on the market. For those that argue What does nascar engine guys use and why?

Back when I was racing dirt cars, I found a source for used NASCAR parts and bought quite a few sets of 6.2" Lentz rods that had been used for 1 race. They were certainly a quality piece and every one that I purchased was perfect. No problem holding up in 430ci 750hp late model engines. I have no idea what they make for big blocks though. Just thought I would share, as I have never heard mention of them since then.