Ebay D16 H-beam rods
 

Ok, I bought a set of "Cat" rods off of ebay for $240 shipped and everything looked good. The big end fits the crank and so does the piston pin end (fitted to Vitara pistons).
I began to install the rods and noticed that the rods were too wide and didnt fit down the bores, so, I filed one and got it to slide down the bore to begin checking the clearance btwn the rod and the block to begin to "notch" it.
Using a carbide cutter I started notching the block and girdle. After repeatedly cutting and checking the clearance I got tired b/c I still have three more cylinders to do.
I was going to order a set of Eagle rods to avoid doing any more labor that I dont have to.
So, if anyone dosent mind spending time fitting these rods for thier Vitara setup LMK what you are willing to pay.


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Re: Ebay D16 H-beam rods
 

You're going to have to notch the block for eagles aswell

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THKS, I dont think the same amount of machining is needed. Maybe Im mistaken.

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you are selling because you have to notch? man, grow a pair....

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Advice noted Ryan.

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And you're going to have to post a price.

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and i think they might have been SCAT not "cat" as you call them

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$150 OBO Shipped

They are "knock off" SCAT

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lol wow a rip off of scat what is the world coming to. :8

Re: Ebay D16 H-beam rods
 

Same amount of machining with nearly all H beam rods.