RS Motorsport :: Classic Speed Restored

Blunny1 · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:32 am Post subject: Ebay rods

Gday

I noticed these rods for sale in the UK but sold out of Melbourne.

Item no; 270493252498

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/H-Beam-Connecting-rods-Conrods-Ford-Cosworth-YB-/270493252498?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3efaa77b92

I didnt know anyone made them out here?
Anyone know anything about them?

Cheers

Cossie Phil · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject:

This seller is relying on people confusing him with Argo Engineering which he is not. I'd be asking for proof that they are made here. The rods look identicle to those made in China...what is it they say... if it looks like a duck and quacks,it probably is a duck!!

Cheers,

Phil.

Danny M · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject:

Phil in all reality he is probably supplying a better product than Argo but then again I'd sooner use a Datsun rod than either of them!

Danny

Blunny1 · Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:35 pm Post subject: The shining light

Thanks Mr M.

I knew you would set me straight.

Plod · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

Hi Danny,
I am new around here so forgive me if I cover old ground but I am trying to understand the love of old Datto rods. Logic says to me that you should find a better solution in a modern specialised performance rod, better metallurgy manufacturing tolerances? I would like to understand the reasons behind this preference, any pointers welcomed?

Thanks

Plod

Darren W. · Open - C4 License Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 329

Hey Plod, have a read of this one RE: Datto rods. My guess would be that the Japanese didn't and still don't do things by halves.

http://www.rsmotorsport.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3122

Plod · Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:47 pm Post subject:

Hi Darren,

Thanks for the read.

I hear allot of people talking the same way about Datto rods, I have nothing against them mind you, I am not Datto phobic, but I don't get why a production OTS car rod would out perform something like a Carrillo or Farndon rod designed specifically for the occasion?

..or is it just the cost advantage and similar performance that makes them so attractive??

Thanks

Plod

Danny M · Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:52 pm Post subject:

They wont out perfom a decent rod like a Carrillo, Olliver or a Cunningham but they will definetely outlast the majority of the crap coming out of China which is where alot of these rods are coming from and are definetely stronger than most of the billet rods out there as I would always take a forging over a billet

Danny

Plod · Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks Danny,

I think I understand where they fit in the scheme of things.