New or used - what would you buy ?
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New or used - what would you buy ?
This is just a hypothetical question, but what would you buy?
Lets say that this would be 7500 rpm, 550-600 crank hp engine.
I'm talking about 4340 forged 6" H-beam rods.
1. Brand new Manley rods that are somewhere in $600 range.
2. Brand new Eagle rods - $520 range
3. Used Carillo rods for $600 ($2000 for new)
4. Something else? (manufacturer and price?)
Lets say that this would be 7500 rpm, 550-600 crank hp engine.
I'm talking about 4340 forged 6" H-beam rods.
1. Brand new Manley rods that are somewhere in $600 range.
2. Brand new Eagle rods - $520 range
3. Used Carillo rods for $600 ($2000 for new)
4. Something else? (manufacturer and price?)
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Re: New or used - what would you buy ?
I have had very good luck out of eagle's products have used their h-beam rods on a few engines ive done and had no problems turning them into the 7000 rpm range. Good product at a reasonable price!
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Re: New or used - what would you buy ?
I'm using compstar rods up to 8000rpm, and have not a problem. I got a deal through a guy I know, but they should still be cheaper than most.
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