Best Rods for under 500 ft tq?
#1
Best Rods for under 500 ft tq?
I am putting an engine back together, I was about to drop in the pistons but I decided i don't want to keep the stock rods on there, would like to drop in some decent ones now rather than later when the stock ones snap. Running .020 over Mahle pistons, what rods should I get to support up to 450-500ft-lbs tq? I'm debating between Manley H-beam or Eagle rods, but i can't decide because there are a lot of different reviews on both of those rods. You guys got any input on this?
#3
I definitely don't need that extra power. Not saying I don't want it but I want to have a good balance between fun and reliable, 400tq/500whp seems like a good goal for me. I've read that Manley Tuff's are great rods but they simply aren't needed for my setup.
#4
Evolved Member
Get eagle h beams.
But as stated above i would just go i beam because usually in the evo game its always i feel slow i want more.
But if you truly believe you have a power cap off with no doubt, buy a h beam either eagle,manley,carillo,pauter,ffwd. Etc...
But as stated above i would just go i beam because usually in the evo game its always i feel slow i want more.
But if you truly believe you have a power cap off with no doubt, buy a h beam either eagle,manley,carillo,pauter,ffwd. Etc...
#7
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Manley turbo tuffs are heavy, stay away. Go with Eagle Hbeams, or step to a real quality rod like Carillo or similar. The Wiseco boost line rods look good, but theres no info on what they weigh yet.
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#9
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Someone with realistic power and build goals??!! Really? LOL
But, seriously: I can agree with the above posts of Eagle rods. They should be perfect for your particular build and the pricing is really nice, too. I also had a good experience with their customer service.
But, seriously: I can agree with the above posts of Eagle rods. They should be perfect for your particular build and the pricing is really nice, too. I also had a good experience with their customer service.
#11
Evolved Member
Op. Curious. If your gonna build a block why not spend a few extra bucks and make it 900 capable? I mean your gonna be in there might as well do a rod thats gonna be able to withstand all thr boost
#12
Evolving Member
I went eagle h-beams in my 2.0 with very similar power goals. They had strong reviews and are reasonably priced.
#14
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I couldn't agree more. I'm with OP, I just want to make a solid 500whp and call it a day. I'm more about power under the curve than some super peaky setup. If I had to put a cap on the biggest turbo setup I'd ever run it'd be a 2.2L stroker motor with a MHI FP Black. I would never even think to go bigger than that
#15
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I couldn't agree more. I'm with OP, I just want to make a solid 500whp and call it a day. I'm more about power under the curve than some super peaky setup. If I had to put a cap on the biggest turbo setup I'd ever run it'd be a 2.2L stroker motor with a MHI FP Black. I would never even think to go bigger than that