MMR vs ModMax connecting rods

cobra99svt · August 2nd, 2011, 03:12 AM

Has anybody used these brand rods? I decided to get new rods and pistons after purchasing used rods and pistons. The guy that is going to build it said he would rather use brand new stuff just if any warrany issues that may occur. From what I have researched modularmustangracing.com (MMR) rods are made by Manley. I am just not aware of the quality of the ModMax rods and who makes them?

SWEET2KSTANG · August 2nd, 2011, 07:29 AM

mod max rods are pretty good. i use them as options in my mod600's and in all my mod900's. i think pro power makes them if i remember right. i have couple sets at the shop and will double check.

na svt · August 2nd, 2011, 09:45 AM

They are the same, use the ones that cost the least cash. They're good for 700hp (not rwhp) and in n/a engines good to 8k.

cobra99svt · August 2nd, 2011, 11:53 AM

Seems like MMR has about a 50hp more rating on both I-beam and H-beam rods. But the ModMax(I) are $279 & MMR(I) are $299, then MMR(H) are $379 and ModMax(H) are $469. Also don't want to stir up a big debate, but what is better for a small boost setup(5-10psi), I-Beam or H-Beam?

cobra99svt · August 2nd, 2011, 12:09 PM

I have also found a guy on Craigslist that has brand new 03/04 cobra SVT/Manley rods, he says they are billet and balanced, and that he paid $1300 for them from Ford. He said he would sell them to me for $600. Is this a good deal or is he asking too much for these rods? 4.6 DOHC Billet Throttle Body & Manley Balanced Rods Mustang

na svt · August 2nd, 2011, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by cobra99svt

I have also found a guy on Craigslist that has brand new 03/04 cobra SVT/Manley rods, he says they are billet and balanced, and that he paid $1300 for them from Ford. He said he would sell them to me for $600. Is this a good deal or is he asking too much for these rods? 4.6 DOHC Billet Throttle Body & Manley Balanced Rods Mustang

That's too much for them. You can get them for $300 on SVTP.

cobra99svt · August 2nd, 2011, 01:09 PM

Brand New? I know I have seen them used. I actually just got rid of some used ones for $275 to a guy locally. My builder would rather use new stuff.

na svt · August 2nd, 2011, 01:35 PM

Used forged rods are fine and like all parts, used or new, should be inspected before use.

mustanginky · August 2nd, 2011, 06:07 PM

i'm using modmax rods in my car. from what i've read, basically all forged rods are made from the same company, and sent out for finishing to whatever foundry buys them up. read a thread on svtp about it a long time ago.

SWEET2KSTANG · August 2nd, 2011, 09:43 PM

the modmax rods are capable of more than just 700. they have a good cap and arp2000 bolts as well. well, for a 4.6 atleast.

cobra99svt · August 3rd, 2011, 01:43 AM

I am not sure about all of them being manufactured at one plant. I know that does happen with other products, but I would think that there is a few companys that manufacture their own.

I do like how the ModMax comes with the ARP2000 bolts and bronze bushings. When contacting the sales manager today from MMR, he was very short with his answers and didn't seem to want to help. Their rods do not come with bushings and I did not find out of they came with ARP2000 bolts or not.

SWEET2KSTANG · August 3rd, 2011, 03:40 AM

arp2000's are nice, but not a must. most people wont even push enough to risk an 8740 bolt either.

Mod Mustang Racing · August 3rd, 2011, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by cobra99svt

Their rods do not come with bushings and I did not find out of they came with ARP2000 bolts or not.

All MMR rods include Bronze bushings, our apologies if the saleperson did not answer that question for you or was short, although it is not an excuse they were slammed on the phones this morning, do you know what the persons name was because the sales Manager is not here today, are you sure the call was made today? Anyhow If you need any in-depth info please ask for me, my name is Mark and I am always happy to help, Id also like to offer you free shipping for any inconvenience should you decide to order the MR 4340 Forged Rods.

MMR
1-877-MOD-POWR

99lowNslow · August 14th, 2011, 10:09 PM

I'm looking for a set of forged rods, and any I have found are 5-600+. For some reason when my friend had the engine rebuilt they put JE forged pistons in it, but kept the stock rods... If someone could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. I'd even settle for stock termi rods. I don't have high horsepower goals in the future, prob. 400+, nothin crazy. Thanks guys

Mod Mustang Racing · August 15th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by 99lowNslow

I'm looking for a set of forged rods, and any I have found are 5-600+. For some reason when my friend had the engine rebuilt they put JE forged pistons in it, but kept the stock rods... If someone could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. I'd even settle for stock termi rods. I don't have high horsepower goals in the future, prob. 400+, nothin crazy. Thanks guys

We have a sale on the MMR 4340 Forged beam rods (up to 900HP) now for $379!! we can do the MMR I beams for $349 (up to 750 HP)

We also have a set of used Terminator rods (03/04 Cobra for $290)

Let us know how we can help!

1-877-MOD-POWR

futureMACH1racer · August 17th, 2011, 11:52 AM

I ran Oliver Billet I beams in the Mach..

August 2nd, 2011, 03:12 AM	#1
cobra99svt Regular 99 Cobra / 96 GT vert. N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	MMR vs ModMax connecting rods Has anybody used these brand rods? I decided to get new rods and pistons after purchasing used rods and pistons. The guy that is going to build it said he would rather use brand new stuff just if any warrany issues that may occur. From what I have researched modularmustangracing.com (MMR) rods are made by Manley. I am just not aware of the quality of the ModMax rods and who makes them?

August 2nd, 2011, 07:29 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	mod max rods are pretty good. i use them as options in my mod600's and in all my mod900's. i think pro power makes them if i remember right. i have couple sets at the shop and will double check. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 2nd, 2011, 06:07 PM	#9
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,254 iTrader: 2 reviews	i'm using modmax rods in my car. from what i've read, basically all forged rods are made from the same company, and sent out for finishing to whatever foundry buys them up. read a thread on svtp about it a long time ago. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

August 2nd, 2011, 09:43 PM	#10
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	the modmax rods are capable of more than just 700. they have a good cap and arp2000 bolts as well. well, for a 4.6 atleast. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 3rd, 2011, 03:40 AM	#12
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	arp2000's are nice, but not a must. most people wont even push enough to risk an 8740 bolt either. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 2nd, 2011, 09:45 AM	#3
na svt 4v Know-it-all Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	They are the same, use the ones that cost the least cash. They're good for 700hp (not rwhp) and in n/a engines good to 8k.

August 2nd, 2011, 11:53 AM	#4
cobra99svt Regular 99 Cobra / 96 GT vert. N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	Seems like MMR has about a 50hp more rating on both I-beam and H-beam rods. But the ModMax(I) are $279 & MMR(I) are $299, then MMR(H) are $379 and ModMax(H) are $469. Also don't want to stir up a big debate, but what is better for a small boost setup(5-10psi), I-Beam or H-Beam?

August 2nd, 2011, 12:09 PM	#5
cobra99svt Regular 99 Cobra / 96 GT vert. N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have also found a guy on Craigslist that has brand new 03/04 cobra SVT/Manley rods, he says they are billet and balanced, and that he paid $1300 for them from Ford. He said he would sell them to me for $600. Is this a good deal or is he asking too much for these rods? 4.6 DOHC Billet Throttle Body & Manley Balanced Rods Mustang

August 2nd, 2011, 01:09 PM	#7
cobra99svt Regular 99 Cobra / 96 GT vert. N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brand New? I know I have seen them used. I actually just got rid of some used ones for $275 to a guy locally. My builder would rather use new stuff.

August 2nd, 2011, 01:35 PM	#8
na svt 4v Know-it-all Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	Used forged rods are fine and like all parts, used or new, should be inspected before use.

August 3rd, 2011, 01:43 AM	#11
cobra99svt Regular 99 Cobra / 96 GT vert. N/A Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am not sure about all of them being manufactured at one plant. I know that does happen with other products, but I would think that there is a few companys that manufacture their own. I do like how the ModMax comes with the ARP2000 bolts and bronze bushings. When contacting the sales manager today from MMR, he was very short with his answers and didn't seem to want to help. Their rods do not come with bushings and I did not find out of they came with ARP2000 bolts or not.

August 14th, 2011, 10:09 PM	#14
99lowNslow Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm looking for a set of forged rods, and any I have found are 5-600+. For some reason when my friend had the engine rebuilt they put JE forged pistons in it, but kept the stock rods... If someone could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. I'd even settle for stock termi rods. I don't have high horsepower goals in the future, prob. 400+, nothin crazy. Thanks guys

August 17th, 2011, 11:52 AM	#16
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ran Oliver Billet I beams in the Mach.. __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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