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Lunati or Eagle Crankshaft?

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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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I know peeps would say Lunati, But whats the main difference between the two? I can pick up a Lunati Crankshaft for 1200 used for 1200 or I can get Full rotating assembly fith an eagle crank, eagle rods, JE pistons, ARP main bolts, ARP Rod bolts, piston rings, main bearings and rod bearings for 1500 shipped all brand new. Help me make a decision.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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There is nothing wrong with Eagle, until you compare them side by side. Then you can see why Lunati has the reputation for excellence.

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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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eagle unless i was building a 1000+rwhp motor thats what i would use
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Originally Posted by sschoeffler
I know peeps would say Lunati, But whats the main difference between the two? I can pick up a Lunati Crankshaft for 1200 used for 1200 or I can get Full rotating assembly fith an eagle crank, eagle rods, JE pistons, ARP main bolts, ARP Rod bolts, piston rings, main bearings and rod bearings for 1500 shipped all brand new. Help me make a decision.
What kind of power are you going for?

Less than 700 RWHP. Stay with the stock crank and just buy the other forged stuff and save even more money.

More than 700 RWHP, think about a forged crank.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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I am going with a 408 stroker so I need the 4" crank
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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Compstar?
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How much hp?
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Compstar or Lunati

Flame away, but I've heard about too many Eagle cranks breaking (mostly big blocks).
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Originally Posted by Shawn @ VA Speed
How much hp?
Looking for about 750 RWHP
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sschoeffler
Looking for about 750 RWHP

Lunati
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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i usually use a callies compstar around that hp level
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For 750rwhp why not go with 377ci. and stay with a stock crank??
Just buy a set of h-beam rods and forged pistons.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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You get what you pay for in my opinion.
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I'm with Shawn and Fraser ... Callies Compstar is what I would use.
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Originally Posted by HUNTER02SS
For 750rwhp why not go with 377ci. and stay with a stock crank??
Just buy a set of h-beam rods and forged pistons.
Because 408 is just sexy, almost as sexy as a 427
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Eagle, if that is the price balanced. Sometimes it's better to wait until you can afford to go overkill, but it sounds like you are budget minded..

As mentioned, the stock crank is pretty dam strong.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Is it possible to have the stock crank lightened? How much would something like that cost?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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i went with callies compstar...and im just a tad above that range
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Compstar also.
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I dont think the eagle would be bad but you need to have the bearing surfaces checked. I was told the edges are rounded and need to be cleaned up before they eat your bearings.

Thats a good deal and all but personally id go with a compstar in that price range.
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