BetMinesFaster

Hey guys, wondering what connecting rods the big power big boost buys are running? Im buliding a 427" bowtie block LSX, curious what kind of rods you guys are using in the 2000hp range? I ordered a Callies Dragonslayer crank and am going to have it nitrided. Just curious what rods are being used with good results. TIA for any input!

CalSpeedPerformance

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Im running Eagle H-beam 6.125" with upgraded ARP 2000 bolts for my 427" LSx blocked 1000 rwhp setup...

87silverbullet

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First step you might want to upgrade to the Callies Magnum XL crank for that kind of power and Dyers rods are a rod that will last in that kind of horsepower build.

BetMinesFaster

I doubt I will push it there but just wanted it to be strong enough to not have to worry. Is the magnum XL worth the extra cash? They are close to 3K vaesus 1300 for the dragonslayer!

red83

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i was running k-1's

87silverbullet

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The magnum has better machining done too it plus it is lighter and has better oil control which means more power. If you don't plan on doing a 1500 hp build then you dont need it. The Dragonslayer will work just fine for a 1000 hp build.

veee8

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Oliver makes some great rods.

EPP

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We are using MGP rods for the build in the link below. For 2000 hp you're going to need to spend some serious money for rods. Bob

http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=34

Fireball

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GRP Aluminum rods

ls1290

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Exactly

Old Geezer

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Seeing Oliver I beams in 1200FW Buick v-sicks, with good results.
As Bob mentioned, alums are a definate PLUS at 2K....

turbocuda

And some serious wrist pins also!

pozesd99'

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lunati pro billet rods.... rated at 1600hp

Fast_94_Z

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Oliver Billet I Beams here along with a billet crank

otherwhitemeat

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The dragon slayer comes nitrided.....and is just fine for 1500hp plus. Go with some billet steel oliver rods or grp alum. rods...