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Topic: Eagle cranks and rods ?
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 59
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-22-2002 07:13 PM
   
Does any one know where eagle products are cast and finish ?
thanks
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-23-2002 01:35 AM
China.  ------------------
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 59
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posted 11-23-2002 05:05 AM
I was about ready to order a long rod stroker kit from speed o motive.... but I have a feeling the crank and rods are some overseas stuff. No offence to any one running these products but I don?t think I want that in my engine.[This message has been edited by Snake_Eyes (edited 11-23-2002).]
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 945
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-23-2002 08:46 AM
All of the "Cheap" cranks and rods are sourced in Asia. I have heard that the Eagle Rods are more brittle than the Scats (also Chineese).
I would think that the imported stuff is good enough for street/strip engines, but I wouldn't run the rods in a high rpm/ high dollar engine.
For most of the street oriented strokers they are probably fine. For real race engines, use Oliver, crower or Carillo rods.
There are several local guys that sell NASCAR takeoff rods for about half price.
www.musclemotorparts.com
www.garysraceengineparts.com
I really wonder how strong a carillo rod is that has seen 9400 rpm one thousand times in a 4 hour period.......
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-23-2002 10:32 AM
It's (the Carillo) still plenty strong.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 945
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-23-2002 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
It's (the Carillo) still plenty strong.
BTW Alex, why do those Ford NASCAR guys run a .905 width (narrowed) 2.100" SBC journal rod? Why not just run the normal SBC Journal?
When they used to use Qualifying motors, you would see the Honda and Olds Quad 4 journal rods for sale. Super light crank with small diameter throws I guess.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-23-2002 10:44 AM
I think Lentz makes a pretty good rod too. At least thats what the late model guys in Iowa say.Oops, I should clarify, the late model guys I am talking about are dirt track late model guys. They tend to be really hard on stuff. [This message has been edited by kid vishus (edited 11-23-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-23-2002 11:30 AM
Smaller bearing = less bearing speed = quicker acceleration = more car speed!  Honda bearings??? Acura bearings???? 
Now who would use bearings like that in a FoMoCo engine?????
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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