Eagle Rods - 5/16 vs. 3/8 bolts
03-06-2005, 05:23 AM
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Eagle Rods - 5/16 vs. 3/8 bolts
I have a set of Eagle rods with the 5/16 inch rod bolts. I understand that the new version uses 3/8 inch for increased durability. Is there that big of a difference where you people think that I should switch to 3/8 inch rod bolts. I am only aiming for < 400whp.
03-06-2005, 05:30 AM
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Re: Eagle Rods - 5/16 vs. 3/8 bolts (tepid1)
When I ordered my Rods they came with the Bigger Bolts. I called Eagle and they told me that they are phasing out all the rods with the smaller bolts starting with the SOHC then moving to DOHC. One thing the the smaller bolts take around 38ft/lbs to torque down, the bigger take 43ft/lbs. I'd call eagle they probably will switch them out for you 
03-06-2005, 05:40 AM
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less that 400whp the smaller rod bolt will be fine.........heck i think your pretty safe up to about 600hp with those rods.....its been done and proven before why would it change now.
03-06-2005, 10:03 AM
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Re: Eagle Rods - 5/16 vs. 3/8 bolts (tepid1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tepid1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you know for sure that they will switch them out?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why don't you just call?
Why don't you just call?
03-06-2005, 10:08 AM
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Re: Eagle Rods - 5/16 vs. 3/8 bolts (maddog20)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maddog20 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When I ordered my Rods they came with the Bigger Bolts. I called Eagle and they told me that they are phasing out all the rods with the smaller bolts starting with the SOHC then moving to DOHC. One thing the the smaller bolts take around 38ft/lbs to torque down, the bigger take 43ft/lbs. I'd call eagle they probably will switch them out for you </TD></TR></TABLE>
No, they require 28ft/lb. But I wouldn't go by torque anyways.
RPM is what kills rod bolts not really hp...
I wouldn't hesistate to run those for 400whp and a 8.5k redline. Chris, I had to sell them to save up for a welder. I have different plans. So don't trip.
</TD></TR></TABLE>No, they require 28ft/lb. But I wouldn't go by torque anyways.
RPM is what kills rod bolts not really hp...
I wouldn't hesistate to run those for 400whp and a 8.5k redline. Chris, I had to sell them to save up for a welder. I have different plans. So don't trip.
03-08-2005, 11:55 AM
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Re: Eagle Rods - 5/16 vs. 3/8 bolts (DefiantGSR)
I wasn't worried about tripping DefiantGSR. You told me what I was getting to the T. Just a general question. Thanks all.
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