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Mark Yacavone 11-08-2019 11:30 AM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Fahey (Post 601302)
Thanks
The Pink Rods are in the engine.
Originally prepped by Budd Rowe.
Just had Rockville Ring and Bearing go through the block.
That's what I thought you were getting at. So they were new ,with 0 runs?
I'd worry more about the component weights.How are they?

Dan Fahey 11-08-2019 05:26 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 601304)
That's what I thought you were getting at. So the were new ,with 0 runs?
I'd worry more about the component weights.How are they?
They were from a street driven SBC.
Bud Rowe did the engine about 15 years ago.
It got Dyno'ed and then stored it.

Are Powder Metal ones any better?

D

Lee Valentine 11-08-2019 07:27 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Scat or eagle are less expensive than blueprinted stock rods,powdered iron suck,broke two 305 stocker engines with them before I smartened up.

Dan Fahey 11-08-2019 07:45 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Valentine (Post 601335)
Scat or eagle are less expensive than blueprinted stock rods,powdered iron suck,broke two 305 stocker engines with them before I smartened up.
Thanks Lee
Got two engines to worry about.
Want reliable engines
So need to consider proper parts

D

james schaechter 11-08-2019 10:35 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Fahey (Post 601337)
Thanks Lee
Got two engines to worry about.
Want reliable engines
So need to consider proper parts

D
If you really feel that way, get the best aftermarket rods available and sleep well at night.

Dan Fahey 11-08-2019 11:21 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by james schaechter (Post 601345)
If you really feel that way, get the best aftermarket rods available and sleep well at night.
Not about feeling.
Lot of Racer’s did well with Pink Rods.
Just maybe wiser to sell to restoration market.
Seems Pink Rods did well when prepared like any rod.
Now Stocker engines freely go above 7000.
8000 from some combinations which use to be SS range
Just too much.

james schaechter 11-09-2019 06:42 AM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Fahey (Post 601348)
Not about feeling.
Lot of Racer’s did well with Pink Rods.
Just maybe wiser to sell to restoration market.
Seems Pink Rods did well when prepared like any rod.
Now Stocker engines freely go above 7000.
8000 from some combinations which use to be SS range
Just too much.
Just saying. Good rods are really a small price to pay for a real stocker effort that will be raced. Sure there are lots of things I did in the 90’s I wouldn’t do now. I don’t know about you, but the few times I broke engines, I always FELT bad. It was definitely about my feelings. And my wallet. LOL

Dan Fahey 11-09-2019 09:07 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by james schaechter (Post 601354)
Just saying. Good rods are really a small price to pay for a real stocker effort that will be raced. Sure there are lots of things I did in the 90’s I wouldn’t do now. I don’t know about you, but the few times I broke engines, I always FELT bad. It was definitely about my feelings. And my wallet. LOL
Got the wallet part.
Only blew one engine.
The piston made a nice ashtray

Ed Wright 11-10-2019 07:17 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Manley has some nice, light, easy to fit rods. Mine goes past 8K all the time with no failures yet. Been using them for many years.

Dan Fahey 11-10-2019 10:59 PM
Re: SBC Pink Rods
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HP HUNTER (Post 601303)
Yes.....this will be your problem
They are already in the engine.
Budd Rowe fitted the Pink Rods with Forged pistons, about 8 years ago.
Engine has been in storage and Rockville Ring and Bearing just went through the block with fresh bearings.

If i kept them what RPM range would be safe?
One racer posted he used them in a SS engine at much higher rpm than 7000 rpm.

Only have so much tine and money..

D


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