Who do you guys recommend?

BME
GRP
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We have had some failures with GRP. They cut the bearing tag slot to deep and they crack from there to bolt hole. I think this has been corrected but not totally sure. Other wise we loike them alot. Never had a problem with B. M. rods,and no we do not loosen them over winter.

BME is right here in town but his rods are a bit more money then GRP.

Thanks!

I've been using Howards rods for the past 10 years with no issues--I do only throttle-stop racing, and the engine never sees more than 7000 RPM, so they last almost forever.

BME all the way. I installed a set in a 572" (4.5" stroke) 1800 HP blown HEMI, with 2.2 journals, and they cleared the cam in a non-raised block.

I have been using GRP for years and no issues. The last set in my b1 had 223 passes on them and they checked fine. My current set have 309 passes on them and we will put another 50 or so on them. Never had a failure and the bearings have always looked new. Of course this with only 1100hp. Fwiw I used MGP's in the pro stock motor with no issues either. Wont use anything else

Both BME and GRP are very good. I have used both.
Have made over 600 runs with BME stuff, never a failure.

You may also want to look at these too. I know several guys who use and swear by them.

www.mgpconnectingrods.com


Chris..

I've used GRP and BME. I prefer GRP, but never had a failure with either.

There is a set of 7.100 BME rods on eBay right now for $900. Brand new. Ends later tonite.
eBay item number:301072851512

I use BME. Very happy with them. I will say that BME's customer service is the finest I've ever received in all my racing purchases. And those who know me, I've been around quite a while. Bill is great to work with..
Doug

brooks is now at venolia making rods,good ones also,but around a grand a set,same price as fowlers here in town

I use R&R Billet rods. Same rod most of the blown alky guys run. I have a set of brand new 7.100 rods, for a 2.200 crank pin and .990 pins that a customer ordered and did not take. They also have the L-19 bolt upgrade. Will sell for my cost.

Monte

A Little off topic but what about these rods for occasional street use(cruise nite)?

Fowler for me.

R&R is a good rod too. We have used them in a couple of customer builds. Good price point too

GRP here.. had them checked out when bought and they
checked out dead on to the spec sheet... I ended up
selling that whole engine to a local buddy

I like BME they have great customer service,and if Mr Bill himself is not there he will return your call.