Where can I buy a set of LT1 Gen 1 Pink rods ? And for a good deal $$
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Where can I buy a set of LT1 Gen 1 Pink rods ? And for a good deal $$
You would be better off getting SCAT or Eagle aftermarket I-beam rods. They are much stronger, come with ARP rod bolts, and don't cost any more than buying new rods from GM.
The Scat I-Beams are a good choice, but I would definitely stay away from the Eagle SIR lightweight I-Beams for the SBC. They don't have enough metal in the big end and will not stay round.Quote:
Originally Posted by rumrumm
tom
Is it possible to ask why "Pinks" are requested? Could be a class spec rule. Could be he's nostalgic.....let's give him an opportunity to tell us.....we all know there are better rods for extreme use but he did say for an affordable amount.
id never use scat anyway japenese!!! ive heard eagle is also. get on ebay you used to be able to get pink rods alot there. i belive he asked for pink rods not anything else?? IMHO :D
Yeah Scooter, it makes you/me ask why......that's why I posted the answer to the reason why. There has to be a logical answer.
maybe he wants parts that were made in america?
good one Scooter, I think there mihgt be another reason....am curious!
FYI: Eagle, SCAT, and CAT are forged in China and machined here in the U.S. The finish on CAT stuff is not as good as Eagle or SCAT. Off shore or not, there are a lot of these used in street engines. I have an Eagle rotating assembly in my 383. But I would not use them in a racing engine. JMO . . .
Check this out: http://motors.search.ebay.com/search...fsoo%3D1&fgtp=
All very true.Quote:
Originally Posted by rumrumm
About 15 years ago I had a bunch of metalurgy work done on a couple sets of "pink" rods.
Guess what?
They where very close to a several sets of heavy truck rods I had.
Every "run" of rods they make are a little different.
I am not going to say all rods are the same and they just put a "splash" of pink on them and send them out the door.
You are right they are hand picked service 350 rods . I am making a 1970 LT1 I have most of the original parts for it . But I do need the rods . I have a set of 1969 350 255HP rods I may have ARP bolts installed and paint if need be . COOL :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by erik erikson
[QUOTE=rumrumm]FYI: Eagle, SCAT, and CAT are forged in China and machined here in the U.S. The finish on CAT stuff is not as good as Eagle or SCAT. Off shore or not, there are a lot of these used in street engines. I have an Eagle rotating assembly in my 383. But I would not use them in a racing engine. JMO . . .
Eagle, Scat and Cat is forged in China but the steel is supplied from US.
it helps when the people forging the stuff actually give a crap about hot rods!
HHmmmmm.....it's a quarter to five...shift ends as of right now. I have a union job, no diploma, my uncle got me this job and I have no idea what a hot rod is nor can I see the future as to Hot Rodding is going to need these rods....HHHmmmm. Scooter, are you having a rough day?:D
you must be psychic:DQuote:
Originally Posted by nitrowarrior
Psycotic, yes.....:LOL:
hrm, then i must be to if i still build 283s ??????? i was thinking about building a front engine dragster an old guy in town has a jig and my buddy is a structural steel welder he'd do it just for the expierience! how much is steel these days or do i need not ask! :LOL:
Steel has gone up sure, chrome moly or mild. Either can pass tech and the fun and experience. Front engine? Very cool. Go for it. small cubes, still fast and fun.
If one really has to use a stock, non-powdered rod, get some TBI rods, have them shot-blasted, install ARP bolts, and have them resized.
Paint them pink if you want to..........
tom
I thank you all for your good ideas . But I also am uneasy about using import rods or cranks . I like the Gen 1 USA Chevy parts . COOL
what the heck kinda steel tubing would you use anyway? 4130? or not? :LOL:
No problem--we all have our preferences and if experience is the best teacher, take your time, do it right, and you will have a satisfactory result. Good luck with your build!Quote:
Originally Posted by tango
I wonder how many cycles are on those 30 year old rods??Quote:
Originally Posted by tango
I believe the whole thing about Pink rods started for club racing, where you could only run factory components. The Pink designation was for a set of factory rods that were matched as to weight and balance.
this guy stole my name :LOL:
I thought the term "Pink Rods" meant that the rods were magnaflux inspected. This typically resulted in a pink residue left on the rods.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScooterCO
Kitz
If I remember correctly, they are called pink rods because they have a little spot of pink paint on them.
GM's replacement, American made I'm hopeing. :cool:
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=112120
These are GEN 2 rods but shop tom said they are good ones. And I do think they will work fine in my 1970 GEN 1 build . Thanks again :)
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Originally Posted by gassersrule_196
Never meant to, I have been Scooter on other boards for years. Always just sign up that way!
Funny, I saw in another thread that mentioned Scooter and I though that it was strange as I hadn't posted anything on it...:confused:
This seems like a real friendly board!
You don't by chance have a de-stroked 283 that turns 12,000+ rpms??:LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by ScooterCO
factory pink rods were shot peened, and magnafluxed. The pink was to indicate that. If you had a pink rod that had been hot tanked the pink would come off. You could tell if it was a pink rod by the shot peen marks under the bolt head.
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Originally Posted by erik erikson
the motor in question eric was a destroked 262, jeeez:confused: why is so hard to contemplate something with a 2 and 5/8ths inch stroke and a solid roller turning 10 and 12k?
I still see we are beating the"dead horse".Quote:
Originally Posted by gassersrule_196
All we wanted to know where the SPECS.!!!!
WE ARE STILL WAITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:whacked:
whats there to say its so damn simple its funny, a 262 sbc de stroked with a custom callies crank, 2 5/8ths inch stroke, custom rods, "turbo heads" the guy has worked them over hes been doing heads for 30 +years. has a big honkin solid roller in it. all lightweight valvetrain 10 degree locks and retainers titanium keepers, a victor jr with a spacer and a 1050 dominator. he changes valve springs once a year. and goes through the mains and rod bearings one a year as well. what more do you want!!! :eek: and yes even he said once it finally goes he wont build another one because the crank alone was like 3 k !! how far do you want me to go on this? you want the color of his underwear to? :LOL:
well there you go erik