Does anyone have first hand knowledge about Eagle connecting rods?

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks for the tips. I don't know I want to buy anything used, but definitely having the local shop check everything out and balance, etc. I remember you mention about this stroking and very interesting to consider.

[flyin ryan]

Originally Posted by Polo-1

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

2.0" small? I'm doing Mitsubishi sized stuff now, 1.779" dia. lives at 960+ HP. Actually A LOT of Nascar teams use this size now. Just picken' on the new Daddy .

[flyin ryan]

One of the reason's Eagle's are so popular is that if you were to do a set of stock rods, by the time you check out the Small end, De-Beam, X-ray &/or mag., resize with ARP bolts etc., well people think 'I can have a brand new set of Eagle's'! Doesn't make sense to most people, unless you are in the know.

[Polo-1]

Originally Posted by flyin ryan

2.0" small? I'm doing Mitsubishi sized stuff now, 1.779" dia. lives at 960+ HP. Actually A LOT of Nascar teams use this size now. Just picken' on the new Daddy .

That's BIG Daddy to you


I would love to cut it down smaller, but how much is too much on the stock crank??

[Pete]

Congrats Kevin aka "Big Daddy"

Your first?

Pete

[Polo-1]

Thanks Pete

Yes are first and only.
Nicolas Anthony
10-2-09 @ 9:21am
It's been a long road to get him (IVF baby).

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Thanks Pete

Yes are first and only.
Nicolas Anthony
10-2-09 @ 9:21am
It's been a long road to get him (IVF baby).

Big Congrats, Big Daddy! You have to be the world's happiest man now.

[HIZNHRZ]

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Yes are first and only.
Nicolas Anthony
10-2-09 @ 9:21am
It's been a long road to get him (IVF baby).

“To witness the birth of a child is our best opportunity to experience the meaning of the word miracle.” Don't remember who said it but it sure is true.

Polo-1, a hearty congradulations to you and the Misses.

HAWAIIZR-1, sorry for temporarily borrowing your thread.

Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

“To witness the birth of a child is our best opportunity to experience the meaning of the word miracle.” Don't remember who said it but it sure is true.

Polo-1, a hearty congradulations to you and the Misses.

HAWAIIZR-1, sorry for temporarily borrowing your thread.

No problem, it is for a great occassion and needs to be recognized as another member is added to the family.

Here is some information from Manley. Waiting of a few of the others that are name brand, but might have forging done overseas.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: sales <sales@manleyperformance.com>
To: hawaiizr1@yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 9:29:10 AM
Subject: RE: Origin of parts

Yes....ALL Manley Sportsmaster and Pro Series I-Beam rods; including our Turbo Tuff design....are forged in the USA and machined here at our Lakewood, NJ facility.

Our H-Beam rods do come from an overseas forging house...but they are made to our strict specifications.....plus we FINISH them here at our Lakewood, NJ facility on the same line that we do our Sportsmaster and Pro Series....which is why the Manley H-Beams are the best quality on the market.....if you want an economical alternative to our Pro Series.

Hope this info helps in your decision-making process.

Thanks for contacting Manley Performance.


-----Original Message-----
From: HawaiiZR1 [mailto:hawaiizr1@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 1:34 PM
To: sales
Subject: Origin of parts


Are all Manley connecting rods 100% manufactured and machined in the US? I am trying to stay away from the items made in China or overseas.

Thank you,

Craig