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Old 08-15-2010, 12:05 PM
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I found these rods and was wondering if anyone was using them or had some solid info on these . https://www.vengeancerd.com/ecart/pr...ing-Rod-650HP# They make a great quality product and for the price these seem like the best value for most builds .
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X2, I'm curious to know how these would work in a basic forged 347 build.
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Callies makes awesome products. Even their "budget" series of parts.

I have used similar rods in the past in a few builds and they have been terrific. The lighter weight of a well engineered I beam rod to me is very important to me. If I can reduce the mass of the rotating assembly and still maintain good strength throughout, then I will.

I actually much prefer a good I beam rod like these over a much heavier and not necessarily stronger H beam.

BTW, I also carry these, in case you would like to shop around a bit.

http://www.zenithmotorsports.com/cal...ting-rods.aspx
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Nice price on those Mike . I think the description is the HD I beam which are rated for up to 1500hp . These affordable ones are rated for 650hp and just look great . I'll call tomorrow and get some more details . I figured Compstar would say a little about this product .
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Originally Posted by v8pwr
Nice price on those Mike . I think the description is the HD I beam which are rated for up to 1500hp . These affordable ones are rated for 650hp and just look great . I'll call tomorrow and get some more details . I figured Compstar would say a little about this product .
Wow.. Thats kinda embarrasing.. HAHA!

Thanks for the heads up on that.. Its been fixed. Callies offers very little info on some of their products unfortunately.

Feel free to give a call.

-Mike



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