5.7 or 6' rods
#1
5.7 or 6' rods
Hi guys I'm new to the site. I am going to have my motor rebuilt and am debating whether or not I should get longer rods. I know about the dwell time and less load on the cylinder wall, but are there any real worls data that can support this. Will there be any difference in HP/TQ. Thanks.
#2
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
Welcome
Here's a few good reads for ya:
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...highlight=RODS
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...highlight=RODS
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...highlight=RODS
Here's a few good reads for ya:
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...highlight=RODS
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...highlight=RODS
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...highlight=RODS
Last edited by Colin91Z; 10-04-2006 at 04:17 PM.
#4
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
Originally Posted by Quickz1670
Thanks. One more question. Stock rods are rated to 500 hp. If I have them polished, shoy peened, and bushed, would this yiels more hp capabilities?
But honestly, by the time you did all that to your stock rods, you would have more money in them than they're worth. You can buy a nice set of aftermarket rods for ~$300ish these days. You stock rods just aren't worth the time and effort IMO.
FWIW, I have Scat 4340 forged I-beam rods bushed with 7/16 ARP cap screws (5.7 length btw). I bought them brand new for less than $300. They are stronger than your stock rods would be with all that stuff done to them, and probably cheaper too.
#5
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
I never saw a set of rods I would call "nice" for $300. But everyone has their own ideas. A good set of bolts alone is at least ~$80. So, that leaves about $25-30/rod. I would use a set of stock rods before buying the $300 rods, but YMMV.
Rich
Rich
#6
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
I did a search. This is what I found. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...34955107QQrdZ1
I think this is nice for under 300.
I think this is nice for under 300.
#8
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
Originally Posted by Quickz1670
I did a search. This is what I found. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...34955107QQrdZ1
I think this is nice for under 300.
I think this is nice for under 300.
I understand that some of you folks have a problem using Scat and Eagle rods because of where they're made with our cars being domestic and all ...but I promise you that some of the AC Delco parts on your car were made in the same place so that kinda puts it in perspective.
I know there are alot better rods out there, but when your on a tight budget like alot of us are, I don't see how a set of $300 rods that have all the features that mine do is a bad thing...especially in comparison to what it cost to refurbish stock ones
Last edited by Colin91Z; 10-05-2006 at 09:53 AM.
#9
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
I have eagle rods and while they may not be made in america, neither is my damn car so I dont really care. Mitsubishi distributor anyone?
Made in china, assembled in Canada. Its still a pony car.
I would go eagle or scat before I would spend the money on old stock pieces.
Made in china, assembled in Canada. Its still a pony car.
I would go eagle or scat before I would spend the money on old stock pieces.
#10
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
I would go with an Eagle H-Beam for $400.00 over the SCAT I-Beams on Ebay for $260.00. The difference in price is very minimal over the coarse of an engine rebuilding project.
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Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
Originally Posted by Eric@Victory Racing
I would go with an Eagle H-Beam for $400.00 over the SCAT I-Beams on Ebay for $260.00. The difference in price is very minimal over the coarse of an engine rebuilding project.
#12
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
For the cost of my Hbeams, eagle crank 3.5", and srp pistons I could have done the scat stroker crank, scat I beams, and srp pistons, I wish I would have done the 383 instead of the 357, but oh well.
#13
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
I don't have many options since budget is a factor when living on my own and going to school full time and trying to do something I love. Being realistic I will not buy parts that are rated for 800+HP when I plan on making 500 FWHP. Off topic. What is a good flat top 2 valve relief budget piston?
#14
Re: 5.7 or 6' rods
Originally Posted by Quickz1670
What is a good flat top 2 valve relief budget piston?