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Originally Posted by intocarss
100% correct... Eagle is not machined here, It's done in China. I ran SCAT stuff in my 1,000 Hp n/a 540 drag eng, because they are machined in the USA (and my budget) . They are still going strong after 7 years and 300+ runs seeing 8,200 rpm and some of those were with a 250 shot of N2o
Can't stress enough, That with the proper parts, clearances, balancing and and a very very clean assembly and routine maintenance is the key to making an engine live I do also agree that as far as "longevity" the China stuff won't last as long as the high $$ stuff
At the end of each season at the very least I changed valve springs, Lifters (rollers) Timing belt (Jessel) & rod bolts (ARP 2000) Every other season was bearings and rings if needed
And for what it's worth some of the big brand Co's do have their lower level $ stuff made in China but it's machined here
Disclaimer.. I am in NO way pushing China products and I am in full support of buying AMERICAN but sometimes you can't
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I agree Jerry. My PBM block was cast in China but it is machined here... and will be checked over and have final machining done at Watson. 2 American layers of work after the Chinese layer.
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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal
Ahaha...thx Steven! Maybe I'll rename my car Megan  I used Crower billet Max-lites. At first we ordered Oliver road race rods. When they arrived we weighed them - 630 gms each IIRC. So we backtracked to Crower. Final rod weight was 580 gms. I was all over that.
I agree w Greg. Rod selection is critical...:  |
That's another thing.... these CAT rods are pretty heavy. Another reason I am looking at a something sub 600 grams ideally.
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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal
^ What are you trying to say Dave?
I'll let Todd take this one...  |
I'm not sure if that's worse for Todd... or me.
