algws6

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Is any one running them? Any problems? I am getting my bottom end built and want to go H rods. Thanks.

lazerlemonta

just put my bottom end together, rods were very well matched in weight.

Cheatin' Chad

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I believe their rods are made in China. I know some of their LS1 cranks have been made there.

Personally I wouldn't go near them. I don't like to buy items made in countries like China. Especially "mission critical" components.

Chris@AP-Engineering

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We use Eagle rods all of the time. They are pretty good for the money.

algws6

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will they hold about a 300 shot?

DenzSS

You're going to be more concerned with the pistons and rings on a 300 shot.

Not to mention, why would you be trying to use a rod who's main claim to fame is the fact that is inexpensive.

The eagle rods aren't good rods, they are decent rods that will work for a good portion of motors. They aren't something you use on a full-out build.

algws6

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i am going custom diamond nitrous pistons. so what rods do you recomend?

Cheatin' Chad

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From personal experience:Oliver and Carillo.

tollway bandit 1

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Where do you think your bosch fuel system is from?

StupidFast

My buddy said he has never seen a Eagle H-beam rod fail in one of his motors. He has made the rods alittle shorter with a backfire on a 300 shot. He has used Eagle H-beams in almost all of his big block motors, with dual stages of juice both at or over 300.
If stock rods are good for over 500rwhp. Then Eagle rods are good for alot more.

redline2k

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I have 10k on my eagle rods and they seem to be holding up fine.

MUSTANGEATER

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It's really up to you, and what you want to spend. IHMO I would use an Oliver Billet Rod if you're going to have more than 800 HP at the crank or spin more than 7200 RPMS. Other people have had great success with Eagle, Lunati, and Carrillo rods but I've seen trouble with them in various builds.

BLUEBALLS ZZ

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i have them in my car. they are nice to look at i don't think you will have a problem. i would be more worried about lifteing a head on spray then busting one of those rods. saying that. anything can break. even the more expensive components

Pacific Muscle Cars

It's time to separate fact from rumor regarding Eagle rods. First, I see a few posts above stating "I wouldn't touch them" or "based on experience...". Is this based on real personal experience, or opinion based on what you heard or read? Personally, I'm tired of hearing people bash Eagle when the have absolutely no personal experience with their products.

I have used Eagle rods and cranks in a variety of applications - and I have never had any problems. There were a few tolerance issues when the first traditional Pontiac stroker cranks were released, but they took care of it quickly with outstanding customer service. Otherwise, the tolerances have always been right on, and the quality has been excellent. I have consistently pushed their products beyond the intended use, and have not experienced one failure!

I think some confusion comes in due to the cheap knock-offs floating around on Ebay. Many rods are being produced to look like Eagles, and their quality is marginal. If the rod doesn't have the Eagle logo - it's not an Eagle rod.

Hugger SS

How much are the Eagle rods and anyone have a part #?

Country Boy

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Ive had a set to 7100 RPMs and had no problems. I have them now in the new motor. Theyre a nice piece.

MUSTANGEATER

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I've had Eagles brake in my 377 SBC motor, I saw them go out in a friends 383 LT1 last week, although his crank bent and we're still not sure why. Those are 2 personal expierences from what i've seen

DenzSS

I'm not fond of them simply for the fact that they often require considerable machining to be a decent rod. The tolerances on the LS1 rods were initially terrible as an example.

As far as Chinese knock-offs, a whole lot of the Eagle rods are made in China.

Hell, I know folks who've used Cat Power cranks and Probe pistons in engines putting out over 600hp. I still think they are junk.

I've used Eagle cranks and rods in a number of projects. Not because I thought they were a superior product, but they were the best we could use for the budget we had. I'm sure I'll use them in the future, but I still won't think they are a top-tier product.

ITSovr4U

Who put the bottom end together on both the motors that failed.

Uthinkso

For the money they can't be beat.