For all you engine builders.. I have a question... I have heard many things here regarding the clearances that should be used with these rods. The rods don't have the oil galleys in them like stock ones.. So I assume additional clearances may be needed. Eagle gives a "General" guideline of .002-.003" on the spec sheet.. But says clearance will vary based on application. I have heard using stock clearances will be just fine, but have reason to believe that will lead to oil starvation. Can anyone here tell me what clearances they have used with these rods that they KNOW works?

 

Use the high tolerance of the OE new spec listed in the helms.