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General Category => Forced Induction => Topic started by: robus on May 21, 2012, 11:05:30 AM

Title: Crower Econorods
Post by: robus on May 21, 2012, 11:05:30 AM
(Now called "Fast times rods" ::) ) Has anybody any info/feedback on them?
I'm about to buy some Eagles for my build (H22+hx40) and I've seen these for about the same price. Is there any difference between them besides the name?
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: crxvtec91 on May 21, 2012, 12:52:51 PM
(Now called "Fast times rods" ::) ) Has anybody any info/feedback on them?
I'm about to buy some Eagles for my build (H22+hx40) and I've seen these for about the same price. Is there any difference between them besides the name?

I think it was the rod bolt that was different. BTW I have a set of new je 87.5mm pistons, pm me if interested.
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: robus on May 22, 2012, 06:56:02 AM
Right, apparently the Crowers use ARP 7/16-inch bolts which would be a nice added strength. I'm inquiring now with the seller about rod bolt sizes on both.
For pistons, I already got Mahles though.

By the way as I was looking on BC's site I came across their overstock list, some good deals on pistons there  :noel:
http://www.briancrower.com/overstock.shtml (http://www.briancrower.com/overstock.shtml)
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: robus on May 23, 2012, 12:06:07 PM
Got the Econorods for less than 150 bucks, clearance discount—anyone's building an H22, here's a bargain:

http://www.crower.com/fast-times-connecting-rods-prelude-2-2-vtec-5492.html (http://www.crower.com/fast-times-connecting-rods-prelude-2-2-vtec-5492.html)
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: bigdaddyvtec on May 23, 2012, 12:31:58 PM
The 7/16 head use the same 3/8 shank 2000 bolt as the newer Eagles. The older Eagles used the 5/16 shank 3/8 head 2000 bolts. I had them in the first motor.

As mentioned, the 7/16 is not the bolt diameter, its the head size for the bolt, Its  a 3/8 bolt in actuality. The same as the Eagles in my car currently. They dont make the older smaller size anymore.


GREAT DEAL. Id buy a set just to have, but if I build another H it will need Carillos or the like.  Personally I think ill need 8 rods insteaqd of 4 next time I build a motor though.
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: bouncinofftherevlimiter on May 23, 2012, 12:34:16 PM
The 7/16 head use the same 3/8 shank 2000 bolt as the newer Eagles. The older Eagles used the 5/16 shank 3/8 head 2000 bolts. I had them in the first motor.

As mentioned, the 7/16 is not the bolt diameter, its the head size for the bolt, Its  a 3/8 bolt in actuality. The same as the Eagles in my car currently. They dont make the older smaller size anymore.


GREAT DEAL. Id buy a set just to have, but if I build another H it will need Carillos or the like.  Personally I think ill need 8 rods insteaqd of 4 next time I build a motor though.

I Approve this...  ;)
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: Gold DA9 on May 24, 2012, 09:04:45 AM
Got the Econorods for less than 150 bucks, clearance discount—anyone's building an H22, here's a bargain:

http://www.crower.com/fast-times-connecting-rods-prelude-2-2-vtec-5492.html (http://www.crower.com/fast-times-connecting-rods-prelude-2-2-vtec-5492.html)

Damn thats cheap. Buy this and then some evo stroker pistons and have a good rod/piston setup for $550

Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: bouncinofftherevlimiter on May 24, 2012, 10:53:45 AM
Got the Econorods for less than 150 bucks, clearance discount—anyone's building an H22, here's a bargain:

http://www.crower.com/fast-times-connecting-rods-prelude-2-2-vtec-5492.html (http://www.crower.com/fast-times-connecting-rods-prelude-2-2-vtec-5492.html)

Damn thats cheap. Buy this and then some evo stroker pistons and have a good rod/piston setup for $550

He would also need F22 block and crank, his OP stated he was building H22...
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: crxvtec91 on May 24, 2012, 11:14:03 AM
Im so tempted in buying it but I have nothing else :P
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: Tim on May 24, 2012, 12:23:25 PM
I have an f22 block and crank you could pick up cheap when you come to sewell's dyno day.
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: robus on May 24, 2012, 12:57:03 PM
Check the overstock link at Brian Crower too, there's some rods for $200 and various CP pistons for 400

http://www.briancrower.com/overstock.shtml (http://www.briancrower.com/overstock.shtml)
Title: Re: Crower Econorods
Post by: bouncinofftherevlimiter on May 24, 2012, 03:03:53 PM
I have an f22 block and crank you could pick up cheap when you come to sewell's dyno day.

Or a whole running, tuned, set-up, complete in a car, that is PA inspected! :)