Posted By: '72CudaRacer
Connecting rod shortage - 08/13/22 02:43 AM
Anyone know where to buy a set of H-beam connecting rods for a 440? I've checked all of my sources and can't find any, and no firm date for availability. 6.76 H-beam, Mopar big end, .990 pin end w/ ARP2000 bolts. Prefer Molnar, but open to other options. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, Brian
Posted By: birdtracker
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/13/22 08:24 AM
I used a set of Ohio Crankshaft's in my last build. They were extremely nice for a steel rod. Birdtracker
Posted By: Al_Alguire
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/13/22 04:33 PM
Its defintely a problem.Not just steel rods either. Most aluminum rod Companies are in the same boat with long lead times if they will even give you one
I’ll just say I’ve had my Molnar small block mopar rods bought and paid for last December. A-call last week said I should have them in November
Posted By: AndyF
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/13/22 07:31 PM
A customer couldn't find anything other than Oliver rods available for his engine. He bought the Oliver rods since he wanted to get the engine together. They looks sweet but kind of expensive for the application. Either that or no motor build this year.
Posted By: Tig
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/14/22 11:13 AM
I don't know if I got lucky, about 7 - 8 months for a set of custom GRP's to the door here in the UK. Initially they didn't even have the blanks to machine them from. Times are tough, I know so many racers who are waiting for parts over here. I think it will take quite a while before we get back to pre-covid lead times.
Posted By: B1duster
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/14/22 02:31 PM
I just sold a new set of Eagle 6.86
A guy has a new set of 6.76, 2.2, .990 Eagle for sale on Bbodies
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/new-eagle-440-esp-lightweight-rods-475-00.250021/
Posted By: gregsdart
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/15/22 11:16 AM
I had to go with Molnar power adder + rods, rated to 3000 hp to get what I needed. My luck that there were a few sets in stock with 7.00 c. To c. Length.
Anyone know where to buy a set of H-beam connecting rods for a 440? I've checked all of my sources and can't find any, and no firm date for availability. 6.76 H-beam, Mopar big end, .990 pin end w/ ARP2000 bolts. Prefer Molnar, but open to other options. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, Brian
We have some 6.76" Eagle rods in stock. We also have Scat 7100 and 6535 for stroker kits.
Posted By: GY3
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/18/22 07:43 PM
I had to go with Molnar power adder + rods, rated to 3000 hp to get what I needed. My luck that there were a few sets in stock with 7.00 c. To c. Length.
A co-worker is building a BBC and did the same thing.
Posted By: 69dart
Re: Connecting rod shortage - 08/19/22 06:41 PM
I got a set of eagles not long ago. They were in stock.