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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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im pretty convinced that i spun a bearing in my car. so now im doing a forged bottem end, in case i decide to spray or got FI. what are some good pistons, rods, crank, etc to go with? what should i be looking for and what should i be staying away from? and im going more cube and shooting for a 383
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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For a basic assembly the Eagle stuff really has been reliable. Check it, make sure it's correct (the same with ANY components) and you'll be fine.

If you're looking for the next level of components Callies Magnum cranks are quite nice, lighter weight, and relatively reasonable for what you get.

Pistons are all about brand preference... Everyone has one. With a good tune you won't break any of them, with a poor tune you'll break all of them.

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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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get a LQ4 block to start out with. the 4.00 inch bore is a vast improvement
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found an eagle rotating assembly for 2,100.00, crank, JE pistons and eagle h beam rods all forged what do you think?
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what stroke and bore?

instead of a 383 spend a few hundred more and have a 408
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this is what i found:
eagle crank 4"= $750
eagle 6.125 on center rods= $409
mahle 4.00 powerpak pistons and rings= $555
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looks like some good prices...are they forged? the kit i found has a 4.000" stroke, 6.200 rod, and a 3.905 bore
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Yes, that pricing reflects forged components.

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