Carrillo v.s. Howards

[Redbowties88]

so i read somewhere that the only significant difference in these 2 is that the howards has some provision for oiling that the Carrillos don't come with but is available for a fee..

is this correct? if some can someone enlighten me a little about what it does and how important it is?

 

[Leadfoot]

so i read somewhere that the only significant difference in these 2 is that the howards has some provision for oiling that the Carrillos don't come with but is available for a fee..

is this correct? if some can someone enlighten me a little about what it does and how important it is?

The piston end of the rod only gets splashed with oil. On a stock motor that is more than adequate. Some (previous owner of DP was one), noticed that under high boost and cylinder pressures that there was transfer/scoring of the rod bearing on the piston end. Having this hole supplies a constant stream of pressurized oil. While many have used rods without the oiling hole in high HP applications with minimal/no issue, I feel it's not a bad idea to have if you have not already installed the rods....FWIW.

 

[Redbowties88]

ok, where does the pressurized oil actually come from? is further machining/moding required to make use of this hole?

 

[duratothemax]

ok, where does the pressurized oil actually come from?

the rod journal/bearing.

 

[Redbowties88]

gotcha... so for another $150 its definitely worth it right?

installed the same as a carrillo no need for any special work

 

[blackdirtymax]

also heard that they are a tad heavier than the carrillos, ever heard this????

 

[Redbowties88]

only a few grams by what i read earlier

 

[blackdirtymax]

better to go lighter :thumb:

 

[Redbowties88]

yea but they're super close. both sets are lighter then stock/crower/cunnigham

 

[Relentlesscummins]

To each his is his own both good products:thumb:

 

[TrentNell]

gotcha... so for another $150 its definitely worth it right?

installed the same as a carrillo no need for any special work

I am running the Howard X-beams and they have worked flawlessly , they are a touch heavier than the Carrillo's but to be honest with our rotating mass you would never see any performance gain between any of the rods weight difference's IMOP . The Howards come with the modified Rod bearing to work with there oiling feature and they install just like any other rod but you have to use there bearings . also when comparing prices make sure the rods your comparing to come with rod bearings because the price of the Howards includes them.

 

[Redbowties88]

ok thanks man. i was just going off guys site

 

[Relentlesscummins]

I am running the Howard X-beams and they have worked flawlessly , they are a touch heavier than the Carrillo's but to be honest with our rotating mass you would never see any performance gain between any of the rods weight difference's IMOP . The Howards come with the modified Rod bearing to work with there oiling feature and they install just like any other rod but you have to use there bearings . also when comparing prices make sure the rods your comparing to come with rod bearings because the price of the Howards includes them.

I thought you were running stockers:rofl::rofl::joker:

 

[blackdirtymax]

yeah that makes sense seems the howards would have been the way to go , especially since they come with bearings

 

[SmokeShow]

Wonder why Guy sees it fit to use the Carillos over the howards in his stroker kits?

 

[DIESELMAFIAPER.LB7]

if i had the cash i would run either or :spit:

 

[duramaxdiesel]

I was at a cross roads when it came to buy my rods too. I ended up going with Carrillo. Why? No reason really...

Nick

 

[Utahski]

also heard that they are a tad heavier than the carrillos, ever heard this????

The Howard is a little heavier - something like 8 or 10grams - than Carrillo. Both of them are about 70grams lighter than the others, including stock.

 

[bullfrogjohnson]

Anyone know how much it is to have the carrillos drilled for the oiling hole?

 

[S Phinney]

It's a 500 dollar option from what Guy told me.