I was looking at a set of procomp H rods # pc4119. Has anyone used these or know if they are a desent rod to use in a 496 motor. I know most everyone uses eagle or scat. Just thought I would save a few bucks and try them..
Thanks

Junk.
How much power are you looking to make? There are plenty of good ones, but rods ain't the place to save a few bucks.

Trying to find a good deal. looks like the eagle or scat are about 400.00 a set....

Novacaine, give me a call. I have a set of Eagle H beam 6.385 with the L19 bolts, brand new. I will sell for $350.00. I live in Rockwell, NC. 704-209-1219

Dave

Fargo, that is a good deal with the L19's

Fargo I sent you a pm..

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Originally posted by Novacaine:
Just thought I would save a few bucks and try them..
Thanks

Here's an ever better deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...fPartsQ5fAccessories

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Forged in separate processes of rod and cap for optimum internal grain flow and structural integrity. Perfect for engines producing up to 900 HP.

You'll probably be as well off to fabricate rods from ever how many dollar bills those Projunks cost. Hell they may even be stronger.

I saw that add on ebay and emailed them to see what brand. They said it was procomp motorsports.

I saw this one too, says it made from USA chromoly . I didnt think no one in the usa made rods anymore?

These race rods are proven to perform on 8,000 RPM 800+ HP race engines. Rods are manufactured from a TWO-PIECE FORGING using USA 4340 Steel.

The Chinese buy so much of our (USA) steel and aluminum that the prices have almost tripled in the last few years.
So yes, the Chinese are using US steel to make the rods in China.

Not bashing Chinese parts, I feel the better quality pieces have a place in motor building, I'm just explaining how they're saying "USA 4340 steel" in the ads.



Dave

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These are manufactured from aircraft quality 4340 chromoly steel. Rods are manufactured from a TWO-PIECE FORGING using USA 4340 Steel.

I'd bet the farm they are not using AQ 4340 American steel... perhaps they take full credit for some recycled BS they buy that we sell as scrap...

That's the thing about ebay. You have to use some common sense when dealing with the sellers. If it sounds like duck, I assure you it is a QUACK!

How in the hell did we get to the point where we can sell steel to an overseas company that can manufacture parts cheap enough to pay shipping on the steel both ways and still undercut domestic manufacturers who are buying the same friggin' steel and don't have to pay any shipping or tariffs?

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Originally posted by Busted Knuckles:
How in the hell did we get to the point where we can sell steel to an overseas company that can manufacture parts cheap enough to pay shipping on the steel both ways and still undercut domestic manufacturers who are buying the same friggin' steel and don't have to pay any shipping or tariffs?

Bill Clinton and NAFTA

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Originally posted by Busted Knuckles:
How in the hell did we get to the point where we can sell steel to an overseas company that can manufacture parts cheap enough to pay shipping on the steel both ways and still undercut domestic manufacturers who are buying the same friggin' steel and don't have to pay any shipping or tariffs?

corporate greed played a big part

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Originally posted by tom cowle:


Bill Clinton and NAFTA

You dont keep up with things much do ya Tom?????You just lookin to blame all your woes on the Dems. HUH? What do you use in your engine Tom?how many sets of Oliver rods have you bought as opposed to Eagle.

"In the Senate 27 Democrats voted for NAFTA along with 34 Republicans while 28 Democrats voted against it as did 10 Republicans. The vote was in 1993 so Clinton and Obama were not in the Senate. McCain voted for NAFTA. It passed the Senate 61-38 with one Senator (Dorkin D-ND)
not voting."

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Originally posted by sc3283:

corporate greed played a big part

And Unions played a bigger part.

So whats the best cheap rod to buy. I have a 496 with 12.5 compression and bb2 brodix heads. Would I need H rod or can I get by on I rods. Not sure how much horse power I make. I see the SIR6385B's are up to 700 hp.

Howards makes some nice rods for the money.