Carrillo vs Manley
Nov 2, 2009, 11:11 PM
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Are you certain both are the same price? If so, it's a no brainer.
Manley's H-beam rods are forged in China, and typically sells for around $350 or so per set.
Carrillo's H-beam rod for the EVO is U.S. made and typically sells for around $1000 per set.
If you can choose either for the same price, which would you prefer? The answer should be easy. To be honest with you, I wouldn't even consider a Chinese-made rod, at any price, but that's just me.
Manley's H-beam rods are forged in China, and typically sells for around $350 or so per set.
Carrillo's H-beam rod for the EVO is U.S. made and typically sells for around $1000 per set.
If you can choose either for the same price, which would you prefer? The answer should be easy. To be honest with you, I wouldn't even consider a Chinese-made rod, at any price, but that's just me.
I would choose carillo because without even knowing ill bet they are lighter for sure and just as strong.. easier for us to give advice if we know your goals with the car and HP / RPM etc..
Mike
Nov 3, 2009, 07:56 PM
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Ya i should have been more descriptive. I'm building the motor for 600+ WHP 94 octane ( i can't get E85). Engine is being matched to a 6262 ...etc. But ya i think i'm going to go with the Carillos they seem to have an excellent rep.
Nov 8, 2009, 06:38 PM
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I am in the same quest today.
Which of these two should I buy?
Manley 300m or Carrillo???
Specs of my Evo IX????
Engine mods:
2.0lt ,
K1 crank,
Rods ????????? (I will use ARP custom age 625+ rod bolts and I'll get rid the OEM... I have them anyway)
JE BR specs pistons,
Cosworth head,
Tomei 280 cams,
4 channel Sparktech COP,
Motec M800 ECU,
PT6765 turbo kit,
HKS Kansai manifold with Q45 TB,
HKS 4" IC
ACL Race series bearings
etc,etc.
Shep trans 5 speed
Shep transfer w/ LSD,
Shep RS from EvoIX diff w/ cusco LSD,
DSS axles,
AMS push style triple cerametallic clutch kit.
Which of these two should I buy?
Manley 300m or Carrillo???
Specs of my Evo IX????
Engine mods:
2.0lt ,
K1 crank,
Rods ????????? (I will use ARP custom age 625+ rod bolts and I'll get rid the OEM... I have them anyway)
JE BR specs pistons,
Cosworth head,
Tomei 280 cams,
4 channel Sparktech COP,
Motec M800 ECU,
PT6765 turbo kit,
HKS Kansai manifold with Q45 TB,
HKS 4" IC
ACL Race series bearings
etc,etc.
Shep trans 5 speed
Shep transfer w/ LSD,
Shep RS from EvoIX diff w/ cusco LSD,
DSS axles,
AMS push style triple cerametallic clutch kit.
Nov 25, 2009, 02:53 PM
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Nov 25, 2009, 03:08 PM
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I know of a recent instance whereby a Cosworth EVO rod snapped in half unexpectedly, so I find no reason to consider those. Actually, I'm not sure that I would consider any very lightweight H-beam rod for a high hp application where someone is going to take it out and beat it to the ragged edge with >400+whp/L, but that's just me. If I had to choose between Cosworth and Carrillo, I definitely choose Carrillo. I know who makes Carrillo's rods. I don't know who makes Cosworth's rods.
Nov 25, 2009, 04:10 PM
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From what I understand, you should also consider the fact that many "American" rods don't use North American steel. They use less expensive material from South American foundries. And 548 grams seems light for a rod that's supposed to handle 1000whp. That's a commentary on the weight, not on the company. Just my 2¢.
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Manley's = Heavy
http://www.manleyperformance.com/sc/...g63_rods.shtml
carrillo = light weight steel
http://www.carrilloind.com/LinkClick...vg%3d&tabid=60
GRP = Light weight Alum
http://www.grpconrods.com/
http://www.manleyperformance.com/sc/...g63_rods.shtml
carrillo = light weight steel
http://www.carrilloind.com/LinkClick...vg%3d&tabid=60
GRP = Light weight Alum
http://www.grpconrods.com/