W2 360 Forged Rod opinions?

[gagembassett]

What brands does everyone recommend for forged aftermarket rods for small block? I am shooting for a stock 3.58 inch stroke W2 headed 360 with 12.5:1 compression and shooting for 600 Hp and hopefully 575+ ft lbs of torque. I posted a while ago asking for crank and rods advice. I decided I am going all out with a Sonny Bryant forged crankshaft. Now to decide on rods. I'll throw in the options I am considering, vote or tell me who you prefer please. I would highly prefer to use USA made products and not cheap/liable Chinese parts. I want the rotating assembly to be strong like it's making 800hp while it only makes 600 hp so also preferably H-beam rods. Thanks.

 

[ch1ll]

Buy the best you can afford for that power level.

 

[Rat Bastid]

I voted for the K1’s. 90% of the rods out there are all Chinese. So pick your brand. Most of the time if a rod fails something else was wrong. I hope since you bought a Bryant crank you ordered it with 8 counterweights. That’s far more important than what brand rod you use.

 

[SSG_Karg]

I used these in my 422 smallblock. Nice pieces. Compstar Connecting Rods - Callies Precision Engine Components

 

[justinp61]

I’ve used Compstars in both my stroker small blocks and wouldn’t hesitate to buy them again.

 

[K.O. SWINGER]

Compstar or K1 I think there the same rod . But I like the Scat procomp light and strong

 

[B3422w5]

Compstar or K1 I think there the same rod . But I like the Scat procomp light and strong

compstar is a budget Callies piece. Nice. Ran them in my W5 deal.
The Scat H beams would work plenty fine too

 

[PRH]

Crank should be made to use SBC rods....... more choices available...... better bearing availability as well.

Oliver 6.200” if you’re looking for premium American made.