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CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 11:49 am
by Bugmekanic
Did a search on uni-tech rods and came across this thread. All I lack is a set of rods for my 2275 I'm building and was looking at these. Any updates on people using them? Would ARP bolts go in 'em OK, or are the CB bolts of high quality? Heck, I'll buy a good used set of H-beam rods if anyone has them...
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CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 1:38 pm
by 69bug
this thread is funny!!!!!!!!
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CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 2:24 pm
by Marcus
Dallas wanted to share this link with everyone
http://www.aircooledparts.com
previous link was missing the S.
CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 3:27 pm
by sinikl
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by sparkmaster1:
How about Scat's I beam rods? Any good/bad reports on those? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
i have never seen them (the scats), but heard from clfers that the tangs are incorrect and require rework.
search clf for "scat rod tang" and see if you turn anything up.
sean
CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 6:43 pm
by Pillow
Rumor has it that the new batch fixed the Scat rods... Just grapevine stuff so do not quote me on that.
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CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 6:51 pm
by JohnConnolly
a recently machined set of SCAT VW Journal H-beams were machined with the bearing tang in the Chevy location (someone was asleep).
this causes the bearing to be off-center in the rod (not good).
John
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CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 7:04 pm
by vwee
I just used the scat rods and yes I did have to file the bearing tang, I to am looking at the cb rods for the next build, I didn't like the idea of having to file the bearing but the rods do look good but has not been put to the test yet. Hope to have the motor up and going soon.
CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2002 7:18 pm
by 69bug
how bout that forged 1-piece chromoly counterweighted crank for 200 bucks...sounds pretty good?
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Re: CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:31 am
by Phil69
So has anyone got any data on the unitech rods verses similar scat/cb performance for quality strength ect?
Re: CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:52 am
by craigvwdude
I don't have any experience with the Scat rods but I have used the Unitechs. I absolutely loved them!
In my opinion, you can't beat them for the price.
I weighed them and out of the box they all weighed the same. Exactly the same.
I won't use any other rod in a performance build unless it's a big stroker. And that's just for clearance issues.
Re: CB Performance Uni -Tech rods
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:46 pm
by Piledriver
There have been a couple versions of the unitech over the years...
The first ones rocked, or atr least were decent, I have a set...
The second, cheaper design were abruptly pulled from the market for unknown reasons very soon after introduction..
If CB is selling them again, I would do some due diligence first and check around.
The SCAT ibeams rods look bulletproof and are available in different lengths.
This stuff is all made in China, so fully checking things out before installing is not just a good idea.... It's survival.