Pink Rods?
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Sy-1177
Turbo Inside
Re: Pink Rods?
Kinda curious about the response you get for this. Reason why is I have a "never been fired" marine 4.3 and when I pulled the oil pan off, the rods had pink markings on them. Not sure if that means they are pink rods or not though. Supposedly they are supposed to be heavy duty factory rods though from what I hear.
Kinda curious about the response you get for this. Reason why is I have a "never been fired" marine 4.3 and when I pulled the oil pan off, the rods had pink markings on them. Not sure if that means they are pink rods or not though. Supposedly they are supposed to be heavy duty factory rods though from what I hear.
dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: Pink Rods?
The Typical "Pink" Rods would be from a SBC Chevy, and we can not use typical SBC connecting rods because the crank pin is larger 2.250 vs 2.100. I did not know they made 4.3 Pink rods (I could see a Marine version as suggested above.) I have heard the L35 rods are very simillair to the Pink Connecting rods. Anyways, pink rods would NOT be better than Eagle H-beams....
BTW The "Pink" part of the rod is the residue left over from magnafluxing...
TYTILIDIE said:
The Typical "Pink" Rods would be from a SBC Chevy, and we can not use typical SBC connecting rods because the crank pin is larger 2.250 vs 2.100. I did not know they made 4.3 Pink rods (I could see a Marine version as suggested above.) I have heard the L35 rods are very simillair to the Pink Connecting rods. Anyways, pink rods would NOT be better than Eagle H-beams....
BTW The "Pink" part of the rod is the residue left over from magnafluxing...
Re: Pink Rods?
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16417&highlight=pink+rods
as for the heavy duty rods in the marine block, they are likely L35 rods which are stronger than stock syty rods.......
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16417&highlight=pink+rods
as for the heavy duty rods in the marine block, they are likely L35 rods which are stronger than stock syty rods.......
myclone
Donating Member
Re: Pink Rods?
FWIW:
"Pink" rods are just magnafluxed and shot peened production rods. Just a step above stock and are good for "claimer" type motors or a bargain basement budget motor. With so many aftermarket rods available for decent money there really isnt a reason to use pink rods in anything that will see any regular abuse IMO. :2cents:
FWIW:
"Pink" rods are just magnafluxed and shot peened production rods. Just a step above stock and are good for "claimer" type motors or a bargain basement budget motor. With so many aftermarket rods available for decent money there really isnt a reason to use pink rods in anything that will see any regular abuse IMO. :2cents:
TYTILIDIE
METH HEAD
Re: Pink Rods?
IC. Good info. I plan on cranking up thge boost this coming summer and am near tearing down the motor that recently blew. Im not looking to spend bookoo bucks on this but do want some added strentgh for the boost ill be adding. Ive rebuilt my motor three times and the stock rods have 170K on them and am not feeling to good about them. This is why Im wanting somethign a little stronger. Doesnt have to be all crazy but maybe somehting a bit better than stock. How much are a set of H-beam"s? Are L35's a good buy? Thats another issue, for the money vs. quality type stuff as usual. Thanks for the input guys.
IC. Good info. I plan on cranking up thge boost this coming summer and am near tearing down the motor that recently blew. Im not looking to spend bookoo bucks on this but do want some added strentgh for the boost ill be adding. Ive rebuilt my motor three times and the stock rods have 170K on them and am not feeling to good about them. This is why Im wanting somethign a little stronger. Doesnt have to be all crazy but maybe somehting a bit better than stock. How much are a set of H-beam"s? Are L35's a good buy? Thats another issue, for the money vs. quality type stuff as usual. Thanks for the input guys.
Loeryder
New member
Re: Pink Rods?
L35 rods are a decent bargain buy.
www.paceparts.com http://www.paceparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=10201166
$64 ea
GM Perf Parts GM # 10108688
http://www.paceparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=112120
These rods are the replacement for the old "pink" rods. Single rod should only be used to replace another powdered metal rod due to differences in weight between older type rods, balance will be affected. These rods weigh 603 grams and are rated for 500 horsepower.
$54 eac
H Beams are much superior.
Eagle # ESP-570063D
http://store.summitracing.com/defau...eywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp
$479 set
Manley and Oliver also offer rods for a 4.3 90* V-6.
TYTILIDIE said:
L35 rods are a decent bargain buy.
www.paceparts.com http://www.paceparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=10201166
$64 ea
GM Perf Parts GM # 10108688
http://www.paceparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=112120
These rods are the replacement for the old "pink" rods. Single rod should only be used to replace another powdered metal rod due to differences in weight between older type rods, balance will be affected. These rods weigh 603 grams and are rated for 500 horsepower.
$54 eac
H Beams are much superior.
Eagle # ESP-570063D
http://store.summitracing.com/defau...eywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp
$479 set
Manley and Oliver also offer rods for a 4.3 90* V-6.
