Does anyone have first hand knowledge about Eagle connecting rods?

I can't really find much negative about these other than made in China and machined in US. Are these something to stay away from? I see some of the builders use only Oliver that I guess are one of the best costing about $1200 or so. Manley is used by Lingenfelter, but one of the other builders offered me a 368 package at one time with Eagle "H" beam rods.

Are these you get what you pay for? I would definitely not consider the SCATs as these sound too cheap and I have seen some negative comments on these.

Thanks!

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

I can't really find much negative about these other than made in China......

Does more really need to be said? I'm no engine builder, but I wouldn't trust chinese parts any further than I could throw 'em.

Originally Posted by VetteMed

Does more really need to be said? I'm no engine builder, but I wouldn't trust chinese parts any further than I could throw 'em.

Thanks, but as I stated not looking for opinions about chinese parts but first hand knowledge of someone that has used or has experience with Eagle Speciality Products, Inc. I realize that many companies go overseas to save costs, but some really do hold standards to manufacturing and I'm not sure if it applies here.

[Polo-1]

Mostly it's the size from one rod to the other. 1 could be 5.85 the next 5.84 and the next 5.86. The other is a hp limit or rpm limit.

With the Crower, Oliver, Top name brands they have a "good luck trying to break" it class of rod.

I went with the Crower over the Oliver, mostly for weight.

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Mostly it's the size from one rod to the other. 1 could be 5.85 the next 5.84 and the next 5.86. The other is a hp limit or rpm limit.

With the Crower, Oliver, Top name brands they have a "good luck trying to break" it class of rod.

I went with the Crower over the Oliver, mostly for weight.

Kevin,

Thanks for sharing. Yes, I guess why guess or take chances when there is the reputation of the top brands. I was just trying to find out about the rods that range from $500-$600 versus the $1,000 to $1200 ones. I'll see what anyone else has to share, bu maybe you get what you pay for on these?

Aloha,

[RICHARD TILL]

i have two dragboats that i run in the 10 second bracket. both are big block chevys. 6.385 length. one engine has nearly 100 passes with scat rods and the other has eagle with only 30 passes. no problems yet at 6500 wot.

Originally Posted by RICHARD TILL

i have two dragboats that i run in the 10 second bracket. both are big block chevys. 6.385 length. one engine has nearly 100 passes with scat rods and the other has eagle with only 30 passes. no problems yet at 6500 wot.

Thanks for sharing your first hand experience; I really appreciate it and I see there are many folks racing with the types of rods. That is way more abuse than I would ever put on the street.

[flyin ryan]

Eagle are very average...Hard to beat the price, but very average. I try not to use at all, only if the customer insists & I tell them up front if anything happens, I wash my hands to them, fair warning.

[Polo-1]

If you are on a budget, buy used set of Carrillo, Crower, ........
ebay a set cheap. buy to sets to make one if needed, still would be under $ eagles.

Have them X-rayed and checked. Buy the 2.0 small bearing and stroke the stock crank when turned down in size. Come out with a 372-378 ci.

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

Eagle are very average...Hard to beat the price, but very average. I try not to use at all, only if the customer insists & I tell them up front if anything happens, I wash my hands to them, fair warning.

Ryan,

Thanks for the info. I guess if someone were building a low budget SBC these sound okay and risk is acceptable; I remember many years ago (high school days) when I used to build SBCs and just throw together all kinds of combinations and used stuff but never blew up a motor at the tracks beating the snot out of them. For something like our LT5, it makes sense to only go with the high end rods and not worth the risk to save a few hundred $. I emailed several of the manufacturers that don't state where their rods come from; I am willing to bet a few of the ones we think are USA made are not. If they are, to me it would be posted on their site and proud to state so.

Mahalo and Aloha,