Originally Posted by rskrause

There is absolutely nothing about an H-beam rod that makes it better or worse than an I-beam rod. At least at this level, pay no attention to I-beam vs. H-beam. I would re-use the stock rods if doing heads and cam on the cheap. In fact, I would re-use the whole rotating assy. if it looks in good shape once you get it apart. The car has only 15K miles after all. Put the $$$ into the valvetrain where it will actually make more hp. Also, a good set of rings, I am partial to Total Seal gapless, that's $$$ well spent.

Rich

Originally Posted by rskrause

There is absolutely nothing about an H-beam rod that makes it better or worse than an I-beam rod. At least at this level, pay no attention to I-beam vs. H-beam. I would re-use the stock rods if doing heads and cam on the cheap. In fact, I would re-use the whole rotating assy. if it looks in good shape once you get it apart. The car has only 15K miles after all. Put the $$$ into the valvetrain where it will actually make more hp. Also, a good set of rings, I am partial to Total Seal gapless, that's $$$ well spent.

Rich

Originally Posted by brucer

i like hastings rings, have never had a problem with them....


whats it cost to recondition a set of rods now? i know a set of arp lt1 rodbolts are $65.00, just bought a set.... if its $20 a rod thats $160 plus rodbolts, your better off going aftermarket..

a friend of mine just did a set for me, he didnt charge me for it, was just wanting to know..