Compstar Rods
05-20-2005, 05:06 AM
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Compstar Rods Do any sponsors here carry these rods? If so, how much are they and are they equiped with ARP rod bolts?
Thanks in advance.
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05-21-2005, 09:00 AM
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Below is a list of LS1 Tech Sponsors that have recently purchased our enhanced design Compstar LS1 rods :
Scoggin Dickey
Force Fed High Performance
Next Level/ Norris Motorsports
Late Model Engines
Horsepower Engineering
You'll have to check with them for availabilty. We've been working hard to fill backorders, and within the next couple of weeks, availability won't be an issue.
There are a few other site sponsors that have been sent sample rods, and may become distributors as well. These include :
Futral Motorsports
Thunder Racing
Wheel to Wheel
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
The Compstar rods include ARP 2000 bolts, and a few other very nice features......
.960" pin end width (will work with all "Forged Side Relief " style pistons)
Optimized bolt placement and profiling for increased stroker clearance
Lighter weight (typically, 620 grams or less)
You can contact your favorite sponsor for pricing information. If they aren't currently a distributor, we'll be happy to get them set up. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or send me an e-mail or PM.
Scoggin Dickey
Force Fed High Performance
Next Level/ Norris Motorsports
Late Model Engines
Horsepower Engineering
You'll have to check with them for availabilty. We've been working hard to fill backorders, and within the next couple of weeks, availability won't be an issue.
There are a few other site sponsors that have been sent sample rods, and may become distributors as well. These include :
Futral Motorsports
Thunder Racing
Wheel to Wheel
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
The Compstar rods include ARP 2000 bolts, and a few other very nice features......
.960" pin end width (will work with all "Forged Side Relief " style pistons)
Optimized bolt placement and profiling for increased stroker clearance
Lighter weight (typically, 620 grams or less)
You can contact your favorite sponsor for pricing information. If they aren't currently a distributor, we'll be happy to get them set up. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or send me an e-mail or PM.
Last edited by Joe Racer; 05-29-2005 at 07:18 AM.
05-21-2005, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Racer
Below is a list of LS1 Tech Sponsors that have recently purchased our enhanced design Compstar LS1 rods :
Scoggin Dickey
Force Fed High Performance
Next Level/ Norris Motorsports
Late Model Engines
You'll have to check with them for availabilty. We've been working hard to fill backorders, and within the next couple of weeks, availability won't be an issue.
There are a few other site sponsors that have been sent sample rods, and may become distributors as well. These include :
Futral Motorsports
Thunder Racing
Wheel to Wheel
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
The Compstar rods include ARP 2000 bolts, and a few other very nice features......
.960" pin end width (will work with all "Forged Side Relief " style pistons)
Optimized bolt placement and profiling for increased stroker clearance
Lighter weight (typically, 620 grams or less)
You can contact your favorite sponsor for pricing information. If they aren't currently a distributor, we'll be happy to get them set up. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or send me an e-mail or PM.
Scoggin Dickey
Force Fed High Performance
Next Level/ Norris Motorsports
Late Model Engines
You'll have to check with them for availabilty. We've been working hard to fill backorders, and within the next couple of weeks, availability won't be an issue.
There are a few other site sponsors that have been sent sample rods, and may become distributors as well. These include :
Futral Motorsports
Thunder Racing
Wheel to Wheel
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
The Compstar rods include ARP 2000 bolts, and a few other very nice features......
.960" pin end width (will work with all "Forged Side Relief " style pistons)
Optimized bolt placement and profiling for increased stroker clearance
Lighter weight (typically, 620 grams or less)
You can contact your favorite sponsor for pricing information. If they aren't currently a distributor, we'll be happy to get them set up. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or send me an e-mail or PM.
How much does this rod retail for and can you upgrade to L19 Rod Bolts??
Thanks Kyle
05-21-2005, 02:46 PM
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Suggested Retail is $598
We don't currently offer an L-19 bolt for any of our rods. Strength was a very important part of our design considerations, and we feel that the clamping force of a properly installed ARP 2000 bolt is well beyond what is necessary for long term, high HP reliability. Correct bolt stretch, and strategically placed material to prevent housing bore deformity minimize the opportunity for bolt failure.
I've included a few pics of our new LS1 rod for those who haven't seen them yet.
Thanks !
Nick
We don't currently offer an L-19 bolt for any of our rods. Strength was a very important part of our design considerations, and we feel that the clamping force of a properly installed ARP 2000 bolt is well beyond what is necessary for long term, high HP reliability. Correct bolt stretch, and strategically placed material to prevent housing bore deformity minimize the opportunity for bolt failure.
I've included a few pics of our new LS1 rod for those who haven't seen them yet.
Thanks !
Nick
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05-21-2005, 04:17 PM
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These are the rods going in my 415 CI nitrous motor being built at HPE right now. Eric Koenig seesm to think very highly of these pieces...and the price is right. I plan to spin them to 7500 and make 900 rwhp.
HPE also carries them for a great price.
HPE also carries them for a great price.
05-21-2005, 04:52 PM
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These are the rods going in my 415 CI nitrous motor being built at HPE right now. Eric Koenig seesm to think very highly of these pieces...and the price is right. I plan to spin them to 7500 and make 900 rwhp.
HPE also carries them for a great price.
HPE also carries them for a great price.
There ya go Junior just like i told ya....... HPE give them a call.
Kyle
05-21-2005, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Magic Chicken
what kind of hp are these good for?
In reality, we look at piston weight vs. RPM. It's not the HP that stresses the rod, the critical point is at the top of the exhaust stroke, transitioning to the downward motion of the intake stroke. The exhast valve is closing, the intake is opening - creating negative pressure above the piston, the crankpin is pulling down on the rod, and the piston has to change direction. This is the point where the rod is trying to be pulled apart. Forced induction is actually easier on rods than an N/A application. The pressurized intake charge quickly starting to fill the cylinder early in the cycle helps to reduce the tensile loads on the rod.
I'll tell you what our sales staff is instructed to tell our customers....
750 HP for Small Blocks & 950 HP for Big blocks, but i'm not too nervous about what 383LQ4SS is doing with his engine.
BTW 383LQ4SS, Thanks for using our products !
I'll also add HPE to the above list of distributors.
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05-21-2005, 05:49 PM
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These rods are very nice to say the least! they will be a standard component of our engine builds. I have some on the shelf but the ones I currently have are spoken for. Nick it is good to hear that the backlog is getting caught up and hopefully will be an issue of the past. I need to call Art and see what I have on order and probably up the number some 
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Thanks for the info, I actually allegedly have these rods in my new 408 shortblock I got from APE. It's still sitting in the crate and wrapped in plastic so I don't know if it actually has the parts I ordered in it.
It's good to hear your not worried about 950 rwhp. Makes me feel better about not getting the Callies I-beams and saving a couple hundred bucks.
It's good to hear your not worried about 950 rwhp.
Makes me feel better about not getting the Callies I-beams and saving a couple hundred bucks.
05-22-2005, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Racer
That's usually one of the first questions we get.....
In reality, we look at piston weight vs. RPM. It's not the HP that stresses the rod, the critical point is at the top of the exhaust stroke, transitioning to the downward motion of the intake stroke. The exhast valve is closing, the intake is opening - creating negative pressure above the piston, the crankpin is pulling down on the rod, and the piston has to change direction. This is the point where the rod is trying to be pulled apart. Forced induction is actually easier on rods than an N/A application. The pressurized intake charge quickly starting to fill the cylinder early in the cycle helps to reduce the tensile loads on the rod.
In reality, we look at piston weight vs. RPM. It's not the HP that stresses the rod, the critical point is at the top of the exhaust stroke, transitioning to the downward motion of the intake stroke. The exhast valve is closing, the intake is opening - creating negative pressure above the piston, the crankpin is pulling down on the rod, and the piston has to change direction. This is the point where the rod is trying to be pulled apart. Forced induction is actually easier on rods than an N/A application. The pressurized intake charge quickly starting to fill the cylinder early in the cycle helps to reduce the tensile loads on the rod.
The rods look damn good and for a good price too.
