Chinese Connecting Rods
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I purchased a new 6.0 iron block engine from a vendor in Texas with the assumption that the parts were manufactured in the USA. After the fact I discovered that the rods were made in China which concerns me. I am now reluctant to get the engine dyno tuned for the fear of an engine failure. Anyone have any thoughts on this issue and if so it will be much appreciated.
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Well, a LOT depends on the brand, the model and any number of other factors. Were they forged in China and machined in the US? Were they forged and machined in China? Were the specs and weights checked during assembly? China CAN produce some perfectly fine products so a lot depends on so many different aspects of what you have in the engine. Does the engine builder stand behind their work and provide a warranty?
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BBC (.030 over 427) with Scat rods forged in China, machined in the US. It routinely goes to 7k RPMs, never an issue. The internals were easily balanced, the rods were all very uniform in measurements and weight. Never a concern in my mind about the rods.
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Thanks for your reply. The rods are TSP Super H-Beam Rods and they were forged and machined in China. The engine is Pro-Charged with cam, headers, meth system, Aster Bracket and we expect it to make 750/800 rwhp using 12 pounds of boost. This engine is replacing a LS3 crate engine that blew up on the dyno. The iron block was built to handle up to 1000 rwhp.
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Generally they forge them in china and finish them here. TSP usually makes quality stuff. All bottom end components are usually chinese made unless you get into the real expensive stuff. I would verify wrist pins and rod bolts are of quality, crank was balanced and is of quality etc.
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I have Wiseco Forged pistons, upgraded hd tool wrist pins, upgraded ARP main studs, aluminum Chevrolet heads and a GM crankshaft. I have an inquiry into the vendor regarding the milling and forging of the rods. Thank you for your response.
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Decal? Did you mean the front fender emblem?
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id run it. wouldnt push it over 1000 though just to be safe.
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IMHO you will be fine. Pretty much a lot of US companies offer rods are that are made in China. Cheaper option yet they hold power.
The key to a long life will be up to the builder and tuning. You will be happy with them.
The key to a long life will be up to the builder and tuning. You will be happy with them.
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What I have seen is that China makes what the vendor pays them to do.
Want and paying for top drawer? DONE! Want bargain basement? Can do!
They know how to make great stuff at low prices, and cheap stuff for way less...
Want and paying for top drawer? DONE! Want bargain basement? Can do!
They know how to make great stuff at low prices, and cheap stuff for way less...
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It's funny how much people concern themselves with what a sticker says...
Because if the sticker says MADE IN THE USA, we suddenly know for a fact where the metal came from, its quality and composition, manufacturing processes, and after-treatments... right?
Unless you are getting the spec sheet a government/military job requires, you are getting a sticker... that's it.
Because if the sticker says MADE IN THE USA, we suddenly know for a fact where the metal came from, its quality and composition, manufacturing processes, and after-treatments... right?
Unless you are getting the spec sheet a government/military job requires, you are getting a sticker... that's it.
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I traveled to China for business(oil and gas) for years and I can tell you that you are not getting what you are paying for when you buy Chinese produced products. Many US engineering companies will not use Chinese structural steel for their construction projects. I blame myself for not being as attentive as I should have been when I purchased the engine but I assumed that a Texas based company would be using USA parts for a high horsepower engine. If I wanted Chinese products I would have gone to Walmart.
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I traveled to China for business(oil and gas) for years and I can tell you that you are not getting what you are paying for when you buy Chinese produced products. Many US engineering companies will not use Chinese structural steel for their construction projects. I blame myself for not being as attentive as I should have been when I purchased the engine but I assumed that a Texas based company would be using USA parts for a high horsepower engine. If I wanted Chinese products I would have gone to Walmart.
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Like I was saying above, they have the good stuff IF you spec AND pay for it. China has good steel for those desiring AND paying for it. Not everything they make is junk.
It will still be a comparative bargain against domestically-sourced stuff, though.
It will still be a comparative bargain against domestically-sourced stuff, though.
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Did you purchase engine with hp expectations set with supplier and comprehensive build sheet to support expectations?
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