CAT connecting rods

auto10x · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 06:27 AM

Anyone know anything or have experience with CAT H-beam connecting rods? I think they come from Korea or some such place. Thus far I cannot find anything 'wrong' with them and the price is attractive.
auto10x
Bill

LMH · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 07:36 AM

About CAT specifically, I don't know.
From what I was told by a couple engine builders, they come from China which is where a lot of cast/forged stuff is coming from now. Crankshafts are being cast/forged in china and rough finished, then sent to the U.S. for final grinding. I've been told the same is true for the rods.
Larry

Rick Parker · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2006, 11:17 AM

Double check the finish sizing, that seems to be the issue with some of this off shore stuff. Price is attractive as long as the fit is correct.