Any opinions on these? Anyone using them?

 

The Eagle H-beam is a great rod for the price, not my suggestion for a 1,000 hp motor, but they are a great rod for the price for sure! I wouldn't use them in anything over a 750 FHP motor, but they would be safe for around 650 or so RWHP (they are only rated for around 650 FHP, but they can take much more..and for $499.00 a set I can't complain.)

 

Get 'em with the upgraded L19 rod bolts (not the standard 8740 bolts). You likely won't need to worry about 'em. The 8740 ones are under $400/set, and you can find the L19 versions for around $475/set.

 

I've installed them in my 04 zo6. they are much stronger than stock (crap). good price, good procuct

 

The stock ARP bolt that come with them are not the best rod bolts but they are high on the list. I think the $400 are rated at 700hp at 8000RPMS. Not sure on how to convert that to a lower rpm and more hp. But at 6500-7000 you wont even hurt them with 700-800hp.

 

They look identical to my carillo rods. I know a guy putting down over 600 rwhp with these. He has some upgraded arp rod bolts in them. They are a nice piece.

 

Thats what i have..... i opted to buy the ARP L-19 rod bolts...... they are a burly looking rod...... should be plenty for most people.....
Kyle

 

It is a nice rod, but you might think about the Crower rod. For $489.95 I can sell you a very nice I beam rod that is for one a true LS1 rod, lighter weight, and just as strong if not stronger than the eagle rod. Crower & Lunati are one of the few that build a true LS1 rod. The location of were the beam rides on the journal is different on a Ls1 VS. a standard SBC. It might not make that much difference, but I have talked to a few good sources that say a std sbc rod will cause premature cylinder/piston, ring wear. Like I say might not be true, I know ALOT of people that run the std rod, but thought I would put my two cents in...