RB30DET - which rod?

[KamikazeR33]

hey guys building up rb30det now and im wondering what u guys would suggest as being a good choice of rod for it. im not looking at spending anywhere over 2k for a set. wondering whats good quality for price

cheers

[GTR-Ben]

I think you can get aftermarket RB30 rods a lot cheaper than RB26 due to them being similar to some V8's?

RB26 rods are more unique.

[N I B]

We use a modifyed Chev Eagle rod.

[nv033]

argos!

[Sydneykid]

We use Carrillos.

[low747]

So everyone here uses different types of rods. And i bet everyone thinks the rods they use are the best lol.

I think i've found Modified Eagle rods the cheapest so far. ~$1400 for a set.

Anyway can anyone tell me max reliable power and max revs you could expect to make with each rod brand?

[N I B]

Argo is maybe the best Carrillo the lightest but as RB30s are not the best off engines most ppl dont spent to much on them and Eagle rods cost 570 for 8 plus mods and have never been the weak link why spend more.

[DoughBoy]

Argo I beam is 30 grams lighter than the Carrillo H beam. Carrillo I beam is +/-2 grams of the Argo. Funny enough they rate the Argo at more HP per rod than the Carrillo's, but any "rating" of a component should be taken with a very large grain of salt.

If you are after revs without a real budget get aluminium or titanium rods.

[KamikazeR33]

steve which chev eagle rod in particular? im sure there are a few different types

[Cubes]

I was quoted around

Street car I don't think you can go past the RB30DET to be honest.

[KamikazeR33]

i think hes a revving man... could have something to do with it

my mates are the same... push a sr20 out to 9300rpm before things start to snap

i wanna know which eagle chev rods these r sound the good

i knew i could trust steve-sst for good advice

[Cubes]

The correct cams and the RB30's rev just as good but with more power and torque everywhere.

They do have a perfect r:s ratio which engine builders who build for track applications aim for.

Quicker acceleration adn response out of corners with excellent top end.

Obviously not with std cams though.

[KamikazeR33]

exactly what my setup is for joel i didnt know it would be excellent for track work. i just thought it at least had to be better

[Cubes]

The Rb30DEt definately needs cams for track work.

The stockers rb25 cams hit the same airflow/power as the rb25 does at 7000rpm.

[Alf]

i wanna know which eagle chev rods these r  sound the good

Yes i would like to know too.

What eagle rods and what mods need to be done and who can do them.

[KamikazeR33]

The Rb30DEt definately needs cams for track work.

The stockers rb25 cams hit the same airflow/power as the rb25 does at 7000rpm.

does a set of poncam 256mm 9mm lift in. hks 264deg 9mm lift ex sound good enough?

[Bl4cK32]

yup. Same setup im going later on. Make sure you find out how much lift you can run before you need to do head work to clear the lobes, but even then its no biggie.

I dont see any reason to go for huge cams on a street / track car....other than to bump the redline and powerband up a bit

[BBQ]

You can pick up a set of crower rods for around 2k rated at high hp.

[Cubes]

I dont see any reason to go for huge cams on a street / track car....other than to bump the redline and powerband up a bit

I'm going to remember this quote Darren.

[Abo Bob]

Do all you RB30 guys use RB25 heads or RB30 heads?