Originally Posted by
B18C5-EG
Why not just remove the casting edges with a carbite bit and put on some ARP rod bolts with ACL bearings then line hone
Why not...? There's no reason why you can't. If no one buys my stock rods that i'm trying to sell, I'll end up using them in my stroker.
Originally Posted by B18C5-EG
Also it's still made in china, why not get carrillo or crower?
A lot of things are made in China. Some that i'll buy and some that I wont. Where something is made really has no bearing for me. Anyone that knows me on the mr2 forums knows that I only recommend products i'll use on my own car.
Difference between Eagles and the rest? Price and needs.
Pauters/Carillo/Crower 3S rods go for ~$700-800+shipping at places like MVP. We carry Eagles at the shop and usually sell them for ~$400 shipped. I'm not debating that Carillo/Crower rods aren't
better made, but Eagles are still well made. We haven't seen a single failed build due to running them either.
And like I said, stock rods can take a beating, but are heavy. Eagles will work just as well+some, but are a heck of a lot lighter.