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Apr 15, 2007 | 05:18 PM

Eg_TypeR

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wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle..

so i was right about to order my rods and pistons when a buddy told me bad things about my rods of choice(eagle)...
He said they were horrible, and they were the "Ractive"of rods!!!
He said i should go with crower or scatt....
anyone have experience with these companies.. I know about crower
and has anyone had problems with there eagle rods?

Apr 15, 2007 | 05:49 PM

DonF

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (JJSpecTuning)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JJSpecTuning »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did he tell you why? i've heard some good stuff from them

i hope your friend isn't pulling **** out of his *** just because he once heard a friend that knows a guy who's sisters boyfriends brother has eagle rods and they failed on him just cause he sucks at building motors....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sounds about right.

Apr 15, 2007 | 05:52 PM

NJIN BUILDR

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (Eg_TypeR)

I can easily say that there are more Hondas running Eagle rods than any other aftermarket rods.The Crower billet rods are better quality and stronger but probably overkill on most builds.I would put Scat rods in the same level as Eagles.They are in the same price and quality range.
The Eagle rods are good for most builds.

Apr 15, 2007 | 06:40 PM

Runnerdown

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The only problem I ever had with eagles is the bearing tang grooves. Several sets i've used were not machined wide enough.

Apr 15, 2007 | 07:42 PM

kaoss_11

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I ran eagles no issues

Apr 15, 2007 | 07:46 PM

dbiker207

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i use eagles with no complaints

Apr 15, 2007 | 07:52 PM

junkyard racer

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theres a pic floating around from a long time ago, piston was almost completly melted, sleeve toasted, head trashed and the dude pulled the eagle rod out and it was fine. I think its in the FI section. dig it up.

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Apr 15, 2007 | 11:04 PM

b16nonoy

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (Eg_TypeR)

heard nothing but good things about eagle...I used them in my b16 all motor...that has recently died...

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:21 AM

Jay_Sensing

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Used eagles for a long time with no issues.

Eagles being crap is just another internet myth started by those who can't put their motors together properly and need a whipping boy.

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:10 AM

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Combustion Contraption

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Eagles work fine when you have a clue.

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:25 AM

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MR_Ek4

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Re: (Combustion Contraption)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Combustion Contraption »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Eagles work fine when you have a clue.

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and for building engines period

Apr 16, 2007 | 03:41 PM

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Eg_TypeR

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (Eg_TypeR)

well my buddy sells the stuff, he works at performance improvements, and has A LOT of experience...
secondly... The scatt rods are rated for 600 hp i believe... wut are eagle rated for?

Apr 16, 2007 | 03:50 PM

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dpaton

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (Eg_TypeR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eg_TypeR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wut are eagle rated for?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Plenty.

Whoever is trying to tell you Eagle sucks is either lying or ignorant. Sorry.

Eagle's been around for a loooong time. They have a good rep, both in the import community and the domestic world. They're good people with good parts.

Apr 16, 2007 | 03:59 PM

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ATS*Mark

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (dpaton)

eagle is perfect for any and EVERY all motor setup . when you start getting over 500whp i have heard of eagles snapping . ive been using the same set of eagles for years in 2 different builds and have had no problems.

Apr 16, 2007 | 04:09 PM

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DonF

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (Eg_TypeR)

Are you talking Scat (correct spelling) Chevy rods or Scat offshore Honda rods? The Crower econo, Scat, REV, and Eagle are all offshore rods. Eagle seem to have more consistancy and a better finish.

Apr 16, 2007 | 05:18 PM

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (DonF)

I have only seen one set of scat rods, and the finish did not seem to be as good as eagles.

Apr 16, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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92TypeR

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (DonF)

Been running Eagle H-beam rods on my motor for a while now, ~15k miles, no problems at all.

Eagle's are not the lightest rods available, but for the price, they perform excellent.

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:28 PM

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pomansouth01

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I have run eagles in the last 3 builds for the last three years, two different sets, just purchased a 3rd set for my 4th build...

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:32 PM

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.CUBISH.

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Re: (pomansouth01)

780hp 537trq right here on 3/8 bolt eagles..10k rpm shifts
i'd say they work just fine... oh yeah they are going on their 3rd season

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:38 PM

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sa90eg

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Re: (.CUBISH.)

i've always used eagle 5/16 bolt(now w/ 3/8 bolt i think its a very good rod for am build)
w/no problem i've seen 235hp and 10,500 rpm a cupple of times
*a buddy of mine put down 250hp small bolt
eagle rods

Apr 16, 2007 | 11:02 PM

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CRX 2.0V-T

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (Eg_TypeR)

are you sure he wasn't on crack or some sort of drug. Eagle is use for FI setup, unless ur NA motor make 800hp then you start to worry about eagle.

Apr 17, 2007 | 09:01 AM

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del_slow420

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (92TypeR)

i have probe ultra light rods in my b20vtec there forged i beam they have held up pretty well im makin 211 whp plus there not as heavy as eagle rods..

Apr 17, 2007 | 09:19 AM

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bnut510

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Re: wut rods to go with.. heard bad thing about eagle.. (CRX 2.0V-T)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX 2.0V-T »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you sure he wasn't on crack or some sort of drug. Eagle is use for FI setup, unless ur NA motor make 800hp then you start to worry about eagle.</TD></TR></TABLE>

rods are for any setup, not just FI. y not pay a little insurance to make sure your oem rod wont go out on u.. especially if its a built motor.