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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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ok guys, im looking for new rods, the stock ones will run about 350 ...im looking for better rods for around that price...any one got any ideas? thnx....
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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nothing wrong with stock rods in a stock displacement engine, if you must spend more $, get a good set of rod bolts.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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well, im having it rebuilt and if i can find better rods for cheap it will be something i wont have to do later
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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look at eagle
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Compstar.
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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eagle h beams ake sure you get the L-19 bolt option
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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im looking for cheap/.....
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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im looking for cheap/.....
Then try scrapbooking. If you wanna do it right, spend the money. I went with Mahle Forged pistons, and Crower rods
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Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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Any name brand H-beam is going to be more than enough for the vast majority of people.

Scat's can be had for <$400 and are just fine ...

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