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Old 01-16-2008, 01:35 PM
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hammertime
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Originally Posted by bjuice
i didn't make a comment on the bluing of the rod or bearing theory..cause plain and simple i am not qualified enough to make that statement without just Blowing smoke..but my choice would be oliver over Eagle if i had the choice ..but again its a choice..
I do know that majority of the high Horsepower Engines DO NOT run Eagle over other rods for whatever reason they may have ( i remain neutral here)

To Clarify what i mean by High Horsepower is classes such as Pro-Mod,10.5 Outlaw,Pro-Stock,Big-Dog Class,Edlebrock Prostreet class...

i personally think eagle rods,crank etc..is a perfect match for the lower hp 800 to 850 hp ( under)..Eagle has provided a decent product for the round robin guys at an afforable price......but when you step up..you gotta step up the parts as well..IMO..

For the record..i have a set of Eagle Rods in my 511ci...it makes the above hp i mention..or close to it...high 5 second car..

Now my 632 1400 hp ( on nos) motor has Crower Titanium Rods...different animal....i would not have thought of going eagle rod on this deal...again opinion based on some observation.

as i said in another post its all made of metal,can and will break at any given time..

PS.
I love my APD Alcohol...it was a good sale all the way around...but if i wanted Rods i would go with Crower.....thats my take.

I've used them all we all use what works for us .. I am simply stating that was a rod failure and it does happen to every brand out there ..
Mine picture must be bad lighting because its not blue or cracked at all. The bearings look like brand new. It something that happens and does to everyone at some point in time.
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