I've been trying to find information on Manley billet aluminum rods because a guy has a set and I can get them easily. I also am going to get Eagle H beams like next month for sure, but I'm not sure which to use and if I should even go through the trouble of getting the Manley's at all.

Here's a link to them online: http://www.manleyperformance.com/cngrds.html. I'm building LS turbo, please let me know opinions on which rod is better for my application. Thanks.

 

I am a Manley dealer and they do NOT make aluminum rods for Honda...only for some V-8's

 

I think they make Al. stuff for domestic cars.

for import stuff its only 4340 steel.

What about some more info on your setup.

your question/post is very vague.

 

You probably woulnt want to go with aluminum rods as they are prone to stretching on deceleration, and they dont offer much in the way of longevity

 

manley doesn't make rods at all for honda's then ? i

 

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Manley does make rods for Honda's. IMO they are great rods for the money.

 

Sorry about being so vague and maybe even posting up the wrong information on the rods...maybe that's why I can't find anything on them, because they don't exist. He just told me they were billet aluminum and for a B18.

More info on my setup so far:
----Longblock-----
AEBS sleeves bored to 83mm B18B block
CP Pistons (yields 9:1 compression)
ARP headstuds
ARP main studs
*Eagle rods or Manley rods*

----Head-----
3 angle valve job and PnP on head
GE Turbo Intake Manifold
BBK 70mm TB
Rev Valvetrain
Stock cams
haven't picked cam gears, but have a set of STR

-Turbo-
Precision GT35R
Hybrid intercooler
HKS 40mm wastegate
SFP Turbo manifold

---Other helpful info---
Gator Stage III axles
Race radiator w/ fan
B16 Tranny with many goodies

 

well then you definitely dont wanna be buying from that guy, b/c he is either lying or has no clue what kind of rod he has or what engine its for.

 

Manley &gt; Eagle

If you can get some Manley's you should deffinitly do so. Thast what I have, and the extra peace of mind over the eagle is worth the price difference.

 

Ok so the update:
I called up Manley to ask the measurments for an LS rod they made and wrote it all down. I then went to a Acura/Honda specialist machine shop and had the rods measured to see if they were to spec. He measured them and came back and told me they were for a 1.8L, but an Integra GSR and not an LS. He explained to me that they were race only rods since they are aluminum and a race team would replace them after about 300-400 passes.
At first I was dissapointed since I was lied to but then he asked me where I got them. I said, "Oh I just got them from a friend, but now I can't use them." He was like "well these are really special rods." I asked him if I could sell them and he said they'd go for like $600-$800 since they were new and had never been used. I was pretty suprised. Then I asked him the final question of who made it, because the guy told me Manley. He said they look like a Manley rod. That was the conclusion. Then he told me not to use them on the street and to come back once I needed my engine assembled. They were really cool and helpful.

Welp, here's some pics so you guys can see. I duno but everyone who saw me carrying them around asked to look at them. I've only seen steel rods before, so it's new to me to have such shiny, POLISHED rods. Let me know what you guys think. I'm thinking about going to get another opinion on them when I have more free time. Thanks for any help.

 

those are some nice rods..

 

hmmmmmmm

 

hmm my manley do not look like that

 

I got the racemaster series rods from Manley and believe they are far better than a Eagle rod.......

 

u sure those are alum, and not just polished??

 

Those look like BME rods, but who's to say for sure?


http://bmeltd.com/rods.htm

 

my manleys dont look like that....

Manley &gt; Eagle
its like comparing filet mignon to rump roast...

 

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They deff are Alum alloy of some type!

Eric

 

what purpose are you buying aluminum rods for? I've seen non aluminum manleys make well into the 700 HP range and they will last a whole season. I dont see how aluminum rods will help you that much, but I'll bet you they wont last half as long.

 

To make things clear, I didn't buy them, I just got them in a trade deal. I'm still thinking about purchasing some Manley rods over Eagles. Just still wondering what I should do with these since I have them now. Any more notes on both rods would be great. Thanks.

Oh and I'm sure they are aluminum. I'll be going to another machine shop some time this week.

 

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Manley &gt; Eagle
its like comparing filet mignon to rump roast...

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Yes, thats why i got manleys (just came in yesterday , thanks earl )

 

they arent even bushed on the top for the free floating wrist pins

 

They are BME or a good knock-off and not for the street