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    Looking For Pink Rods

     



    Where can I buy a set of LT1 Gen 1 Pink rods ? And for a good deal $$

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    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.


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    Quote Originally Posted by rumrumm
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rumrumm
    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.
    All very true.
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by erik erikson
    All very true.
    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

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    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.
    What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?

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    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

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    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.
    What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?

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    maybe he wants parts that were made in america?

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    good one Scooter, I think there mihgt be another reason....am curious!
    What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?

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    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 . . .

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    [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.

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    it helps when the people forging the stuff actually give a crap about hot rods!

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    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?
    What if the "Hokey Pokey" is what it's really all about?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nitrowarrior
    Scooter, are you having a rough day?
    you must be psychic

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