B17A rods

[K2e2vin]

i have a friend looking to build his B17A, he has some parts already but is concerned with the rods. I know its been answered all the time, but do you guys think the stock rods will handle 300hp/~200lb-tq? The only aftermarket rods we can find are the Crowers, but he doesnt want to spend that much on rods (theyre like $700). Anyways, will a shotpeen and new rod bolts be a better choice? Also, are the rod bolts for the B17A rods 8mm or 9mm(also is it possible to make 9mm fit)?

Thanks guys.
-Kevin

 

[formby]

is it FI or NA

 

[nfn15037]

I don't see any problem with 300 whp on stock rods, some people even get away with 300 whp on stock pistons.

 

[ksrcivic]

eagle h beam rods are $369 and can handle that

 

[K2e2vin]

Originally posted by formby@Mar 19 2005, 01:24 PM
is it FI or NA

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nitrous...FI

ive never seen any B17 rods from eagle, even then some people on M24X forums(or HT?) say its better to use stock with new rod bolts than Eagle.