Are Carrillo rods any good?
Carrillo makes an excellent rod. The materials used to create both the rod and rod bolts cannot be compared to eagle, scat, manley or many other cheaper rods. Furthermore, their manufacturing tolerance (which 99.99% of the people on this forum have never measured) are also far superior.
What are Carrillo rods made of?
CP-Carrillo uses a proprietary steel to manufacture its connecting rods, named Carrilloy. It is a chrome, nickel, moly, vanadium alloy which meets all VAR (vacuum arc re-melt ASTM standards).
Who owns Carrillo rods?
Pankl Racing Systems
Today, CP-Carrillo remains a subsidiary of Pankl Racing Systems, with Barry Calvert serving as the CEO/President. The company continues to specialize in the innovative design and production of both high performance connecting rods and pistons for the high end racing industry.
What are Carrillo rods?
Lead the way with strong Carrillo Pro-H connecting rods. Able to handle the most abusive forces of your race engine, these straight H-beams are the stoutest configurations available. Obsessed with perfection, Carrillo produces their Pro-H connecting rods in small batches.
Where are Carrillo rods made?
These two pinnacle products are crafted at our headquarters and manufacturing plant in Irvine, California, USA where cutting edge technology and traditional craftsmanship skills come together.
How much power can Manley H Tuff rods handle?
600 horsepower
Manley’s H-Beam, H-Plus and H-Tuff rods are manufactured from 4340 steel forgings and precision-machined to exacting tolerances. The standard H-Beam rods come equipped with ARP2000 rod bolts and rated to 600 horsepower in a 4-cylinder engine.
Are Carrillo rods balanced?
Yes you should balance the crank. The factory rods are a lot heavier then the Carrillo rods.
Where are Carrillo connecting rods made?
Irvine, California
These two pinnacle products are crafted at our headquarters and manufacturing plant in Irvine, California, USA where cutting edge technology and traditional craftsmanship skills come together.
Where does the last name Carrillo come from?
Carrillo is a Spanish surname. References to the origins of the name dates back to the Kingdom of Castile in the thirteenth century. According to a legend of family origin, two brothers of royalty (their country of origin is unknown; but, it is presumed to have been France) were on a tour visiting foreign lands.
Are H-beam or I beam rods stronger?
“H-beam is a stronger design when bending stress is considered,” Davis said. “H-beam rods are more difficult to machine, so they are often more expensive. I-beam rods are easier to produce and can sometimes be lighter than H-beams. All other variables being equal, H-beam rods are the strongest design.”
How much HP can Manley pistons handle?
The 4.6L Manley Pistons / Manley H-Beam Connecting Rod Combination is the Ultimate Package for 4.6L 2V and 4V Engines up to 1000 HP. It is at the 800 HP mark where we suggest upgrading to H-13 Tool Steel Wrist Pins and ARP 2000 Rod Bolts.