Does anyone have first hand knowledge about Eagle connecting rods?

[tf95ZR1]

Boy do you look happy (and tired!) Kevin!
Hearty congrats to you and the Mrs.
Nothing like a new, healthy baby.
If you don't know already- has your life changed!

[tomtom72]

Kevin! God bless you and your family!


Craig, I don't know enough about rods to be of any real value, but this is my take on the response from Manley. It would appear to say that the foreign made "raw" forgings are subjected to inspection, and any not up to Manley's standards for a "blank" are rejected. Is that what you read into their response?

of course I'm making the guess that when they say that they "finish" the product they mean that they size both ends and machine the beam to it's final configuration and then make the target weight. I would figure if they are going to do all that work on the "raw" forging it has to pass their scrutiny before they spend all that time? Is this what you are thinking?


Tom

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Kevin! God bless you and your family!


Craig, I don't know enough about rods to be of any real value, but this is my take on the response from Manley. It would appear to say that the foreign made "raw" forgings are subjected to inspection, and any not up to Manley's standards for a "blank" are rejected. Is that what you read into their response?

of course I'm making the guess that when they say that they "finish" the product they mean that they size both ends and machine the beam to it's final configuration and then make the target weight. I would figure if they are going to do all that work on the "raw" forging it has to pass their scrutiny before they spend all that time? Is this what you are thinking?


Tom

Hi there Tom,

I think that Manley has a reputation to uphold. Folks like you and me that have been around for awhile will remember them from the childhood days and I have to agree with you about standards. I saw a comparison on several import sites of Manley and Eagle H-Beams and it was quite clear that the quality and standard on the Manley's were better; as least from the cosmetic aspects and the thickness, finish....even the logo on the rod is shoddy on the Eagles.

What I am finding in this research so far is only Oliver is 100% made in the USA from start to finish. I am still waiting for a response from Carrillo but based on their website I'm thinking some overseas too. Callies Compstar is honest on their site stating China, Europe and India with statement of the quality control, etc.

I still have time so trying to find a balance between reality, quality, costs, etc. I see Marc H only uses Oliver in his builds so that says something too.

Take care and thanks for your thoughts. So when are you coming to Hawaii for vacation?

Aloha!

[Polo-1]

Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

Boy do you look happy (and tired!) Kevin!
Hearty congrats to you and the Mrs.
Nothing like a new, healthy baby.
If you don't know already- has your life changed!

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Kevin! God bless you and your family!



Tom

Thanks Guys


Craig
The Manley Rods are good stuff. Ford uses them in the 4.6 puffed cammer motors, we have seen the dyno #'s on those motors.
I think when I was looking they were heavy like the Olivers.

Originally Posted by Polo-1

Thanks Guys


Craig
The Manley Rods are good stuff. Ford uses them in the 4.6 puffed cammer motors, we have seen the dyno #'s on those motors.
I think when I was looking they were heavy like the Olivers.

Kevin,

Thanks for your input. With money no object I would definitely go with the Olivers. I hear other top end brands are Dyers and Carrillo. One of the racer/builders/dealers that sells most brands I was speaking to told me the Manley's aren't bad for the price and definitely a notch above Eagles from their experience out of the box and what has to be done to them before install. He also stated that the Callies Compstars H-beam is a little better than the Manley H-beam and cost a little more so it seems everything is relative to price and you get what you pay for. Tough choices. The nice thing is Manley does have the high end US only stuff too.

[tpepmeie]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

I am still waiting for a response from Carrillo but based on their website I'm thinking some overseas too.

Craig, I believe Carrillo is 100% US content. High quality and light too. I agonized over the rods for my 427, but eventually went with the small-journal tapered beam Carrillos.




If I could not have gotten these, my next choice was the Dyers rods. Same design, 300M steel, made in America too.

Todd

[Pete]

WOW.Todd those are pretty light.

The Ti rods wiegh 498 with the ARP's on.

Pete

Originally Posted by tpepmeie

Craig, I believe Carrillo is 100% US content. High quality and light too. I agonized over the rods for my 427, but eventually went with the small-journal tapered beam Carrillos.




If I could not have gotten these, my next choice was the Dyers rods. Same design, 300M steel, made in America too.

Todd

Todd,

You are correct, I received email today from them and genuinely 100%. Should have known as these are in the top 3 or so I would imagine. I heard they are very expensive and you do get what you pay for. These are very nice and light too. That is going to be an awesome motor.

Originally Posted by Pete

WOW.Todd those are pretty light.

The Ti rods wiegh 498 with the ARP's on.

Pete

Wow, Ti $$$$$$$. I can't afford either of these.

[Polo-1]

New Carrillo's are pricey, but used sets are always going through ebay cheap. Buy 2 sets if needed, x-rayed and good to go. You should be able to do it all for under $700. for a set $2500 rods.