1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[GregWeld]

Yes --- that's them...


Sorry -- they've been laying around awhile.... so forgot the source!


They're out of my old 427 SBC Dart motor.... but they're probably stretched a few thousandths now... oh -- and out of round on the big end... and rusted up too.





I still have the COLA 4" forged crank they were hung on....

[GregWeld]

This might be new news for you young guys -- but choosing your rod is critical, unlike choosing which bimbo you're going to notch your belt with (pre engagement days).

WTF.... It's my wallet -- go for the best!

[sik68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

This might be new news for you young guys -- but choosing your rod is critical, unlike choosing which bimbo you're going to notch your belt with (pre engagement days).

WTF.... It's my wallet -- go for the best!

Very cool!

I can think of some expensive rods...Crower stuff can get pretty astronomical. They are, per the analogy, the Megan Fox of belt notches.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Yes --- that's them...


Sorry -- they've been laying around awhile.... so forgot the source!


They're out of my old 427 SBC Dart motor.... but they're probably stretched a few thousandths now... oh -- and out of round on the big end... and rusted up too.





I still have the COLA 4" forged crank they were hung on....

Originally Posted by GregWeld

This might be new news for you young guys -- but choosing your rod is critical, unlike choosing which bimbo you're going to notch your belt with (pre engagement days).

WTF.... It's my wallet -- go for the best!

Ha, don't be sorry. Mike says they are usable with $150 of machine work and the 2000 rod bolt upgrade (they have the 8740 now). They don't look that bad but like you said, rods are pretty critical.

Originally Posted by sik68

Very cool!

I can think of some expensive rods...Crower stuff can get pretty astronomical. They are, per the analogy, the Megan Fox of belt notches.

Crower's high end stuff is damn expensive... but their Sportsman stuff is pretty reasonable.

Megan Fox... not a bad choice there.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by sik68

Very cool!

I can think of some expensive rods...Crower stuff can get pretty astronomical. They are, per the analogy, the Megan Fox of belt notches.

Ahaha...thx Steven! Maybe I'll rename my car Megan I used Crower billet Max-lites. At first we ordered Oliver road race rods. When they arrived we weighed them - 630 gms each IIRC. So we backtracked to Crower. Final rod weight was 580 gms. I was all over that.

I agree w Greg. Rod selection is critical...:

[Flash68]

Bottom line... no matter what rods we get... they are getting the full body cavity search by Mike and will be 100% made ready to go.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ What are you trying to say Dave?

I'll let Todd take this one...

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by intocarss

100% correct... Eagle is not machined here, It's done in China. I ran SCAT stuff in my 1,000 Hp n/a 540 drag eng, because they are machined in the USA (and my budget) . They are still going strong after 7 years and 300+ runs seeing 8,200 rpm and some of those were with a 250 shot of N2o

Can't stress enough, That with the proper parts, clearances, balancing and and a very very clean assembly and routine maintenance is the key to making an engine live I do also agree that as far as "longevity" the China stuff won't last as long as the high $$ stuff

At the end of each season at the very least I changed valve springs, Lifters (rollers) Timing belt (Jessel) & rod bolts (ARP 2000) Every other season was bearings and rings if needed

And for what it's worth some of the big brand Co's do have their lower level $ stuff made in China but it's machined here

Disclaimer.. I am in NO way pushing China products and I am in full support of buying AMERICAN but sometimes you can't

I agree Jerry. My PBM block was cast in China but it is machined here... and will be checked over and have final machining done at Watson. 2 American layers of work after the Chinese layer.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Ahaha...thx Steven! Maybe I'll rename my car Megan I used Crower billet Max-lites. At first we ordered Oliver road race rods. When they arrived we weighed them - 630 gms each IIRC. So we backtracked to Crower. Final rod weight was 580 gms. I was all over that.

I agree w Greg. Rod selection is critical...:

That's another thing.... these CAT rods are pretty heavy. Another reason I am looking at a something sub 600 grams ideally.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

^ What are you trying to say Dave?

I'll let Todd take this one...

I'm not sure if that's worse for Todd... or me.

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

This might be new news for you young guys -- but choosing your rod is critical, unlike choosing which bimbo you're going to notch your belt with (pre engagement days).

WTF.... It's my wallet -- go for the best!

I just can't believe you beat Doug to Daddy Warbucks wallet. I would've bet the farm on Douglas.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I just can't believe you beat Doug to Daddy Warbucks wallet. I would've bet the farm on Douglas.

G-Dub knows how to align himself with winners

Shouldn't you be out trying to keep up with some Mopars about now?