Rods factory or aftermarket?
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Rods factory or aftermarket?
I'm looking to see if I'm missing something here. I'm going to swap my 3/8 truck rods out for a set of 7/16 rods. Is there any reason to buy the factory dimple rods? Even if I could get a set for $100 I can't seem to justify it. $100 for the rods, $65 in new ARP bolts and $10 per rod to have them reconditioned I'm at $245.00 for old rods. I can get new K1 7/16 rods with ARP cap screws for $299. I would think that the K1's are better. Is my logic right, or is it better to go with the dimples?
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I'm looking to see if I'm missing something here. I'm going to swap my 3/8 truck rods out for a set of 7/16 rods. Is there any reason to buy the factory dimple rods? Even if I could get a set for $100 I can't seem to justify it. $100 for the rods, $65 in new ARP bolts and $10 per rod to have them reconditioned I'm at $245.00 for old rods. I can get new K1 7/16 rods with ARP cap screws for $299. I would think that the K1's are better. Is my logic right, or is it better to go with the dimples?
Even if you choose to go new I would have your machine shop carefully inspect them and check each one. I know opinions will vary however either way you decide to go I'm sure you'll be fine. Many rod manufactures these day are from over seas also. Not to say US steel is better than others but...
I hope I have explained in a manner that makes some sense.
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I would go with a set of aftermarket rods as well. After you put all of that time and money into the 7/16 rods, you still have a rod with a pressed fit pin. The aftermarket rods should be bushed on the small end. Make sure you get rods with bushings so that you can run a floating wrist pin. I like the Scats. No matter what rods you get, definitely have the machine shop check them out really well.
Eddie
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Thanks for all the input guys! I think I'm stuck with press fit pistons. Thats what I have right now. I've got both the pistons and rods for sale, but I'm still sitting on them. If I still have them by the 10th then I'm going to order the Carillo K1's or maybe the scats. If I get lucky and sell the set then I think I may go compstar h beams. We'll see.
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There is nothing wrong with the GM rods. I just think if you are going to spend about the same amount of money, then you might as well go with the better H beams.
What type of pistons do you have? Chances are good that they will take a floating pin.
Eddie
What type of pistons do you have? Chances are good that they will take a floating pin.
Eddie
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Eddie.
I have Speed Pro L2268F pistons these are the USA ones. I guess the new speed pros are made in India? That would be great if I could convert these to floating! It would sure make life easier! Let me know.
Thanks
Mike
I have Speed Pro L2268F pistons these are the USA ones. I guess the new speed pros are made in India? That would be great if I could convert these to floating! It would sure make life easier! Let me know.
Thanks
Mike