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Would you spray a 382 w/Eagle crank & rotating assembly?

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Old 12-26-2003, 09:03 PM
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Would you spray a 382 w/Eagle crank & rotating assembly?

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Yes. Y not. if a stock engine can handle over 150hp shots, why not let a forged bottom engine handle some bigger?
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def. eagle has been making quality products for years. now would i build a pro mod motor out of these parts? nope. but for under lets say 800 hp, no doubt!
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Yep, believe I'd have to say the same as Gator.
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I definitely would.

200-250 shot would be NO problem with the right fuel/tune/setup

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i think the question would be how much.
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Ok...How much?
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Well im finishing up a 409" eagle cranked motor in my personal shop car. I will be spraying 300-400 on it and expect 800-850 rwhp... I will let you know how it goes...
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Aidan, how much work was required to balance the Eagle set up? Any extra maching etc?
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