Mopar 383 rods

[Jeff Lee]

The Eagle 383 rod is .994 on the BE width, everything else measures correctly. I even have a new set in the garage I'm trying to sell. Stock BB Mopar is 1.014 BE width. Assembled on the crank and I have over .050" side clearance with the Eagles. That's alot of oil spray. Eagle makes a 2.200/.990 rod with a 1.007 width (a little better), but a wee bit too long at 6.385 (stock is 6.358) that's .027" too long. NHRA states +/-.025. Missed it byyyyyyyy that much!

Eagle .994" wide rod: Your grinding and offsetting the crank I assume. Incorporate larger radii on the rod journals to obtain the clearances you want.

Eagle 1.007" wide rod: Same thing as above. If the rod is too long it can be shortened either by machining the big end or offsetting the pin end. If your using Eagle rods they probably are not accurate to specifications anyways.

Third: Since your a teacher, you should be able to handle a small amount of beauracracy. Submitt whatever rod you believe is acceptable to NHRA for inclusion on the acceptance list. Make it a class project. That way your students can learn how to politic a racing organization.

[will prater]

I am fighting the same problem as we type. This is why I posted the question earlier of how to get a rod on the NHRA rod list for the 383. The problem I found with the 440 Source rod was the weight. It is 736-738 grams and he only has two sets left. No more will be made with the .990 pin and NHRA will need one. I did not think about bushing the small end as Jeff mentioned. Sounds like we might need to talk.
Will Prater

[Moparteacher]

I've sent an e-mail to NHRA concerning procedure for parts submission. I hope to hear back promptly. Even with submission of the 440source rod, if it's discontinued then the effort is limited. I could re-bush or cut the 6.385 rod from Eagle to meet the rquired length, but it still isn't on the approved list in stock form.

Stock rods are looking better and better.