Opinions on Brooks 65 Rods

Putting a set in my new motor.... Are they good?

I was running BME 426 Rods before

 

I switched from Brooks to GRP, just so there was no doubt.

 

if it's blown and putting out some good boost go with the brooks b-2..Dave
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It is around 1800 to 2000 horsepower depending on boost

 

http://www.timmcamis.com/cool_stuff.html

"Horsepower Results - 1/4 Mile Method

Your nova weighs about 2900 pounds and can complete a 1/4 mile in about 7.6 seconds. That means that you've got about 1305.70 HP at the wheels, and about 1697.42 HP at the flywheel."

 

That is about what I figured with the current tune... I think if I get it leaned out and a little better tune on it, it would go in the 7.50's or maybe a bit faster.

I am hoping for the .40's with the new block.


Do you think those Brooks Rods will be good for what I am running. I only put about 30 or 40 passes on a set of rods. Half of them are 1/8th mile

 

whoooo 30-40 passes....you are pushing the fold, we run ours 20-25 and then sell for souviners..as for the rod your using...I woundn't!!!! give jerry a call at brooks and tell him secondwind to you to call and tell him what you are doing, he will tell you I bet to run the B-2 rods. But what ever you do good luck.Dave
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How do you like the 426 Rods... I have 6 of those new in a box, plus 8 new brooks 65 rods...

If the 426 are better, I could buy two more and use them... I dont mind changing them after 20 passes, but I spent a lot of money getting things back together from the old motor going, so buying another new set of rods would suck.

 

what would suck is a rod out the side of the block...plus changing rods like that isn't so easy...you just don't go grab a different set and put in a motor...it becomes a ballance issue...grams..Dave
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I know... I was just trying to figure out what set I should use..
I did end you talking to a few people running the Brooks 65 rods and are getting around 50 passes out of them at 2200 horsepower.

 

Rods

b-2 M35's Or the cheaper Rod and change them often. Call Jerry @ Brooks.

 

we have been running 100 runs on the 426 hemi rod with the big pins, BILL himself said were not even getting close to hurting them under 9000 rpms.
We run 4.00's 1/8 mile at 175 with a 2000 lb car.