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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Advice noted Ryan.

 

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

 

$150 OBO Shipped

They are "knock off" SCAT

 

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

 

Same amount of machining with nearly all H beam rods.