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Yeah, it got messy up there. Too much Polka and schnitzel. We should do that poker run by car this weekend, but the guy never posted to car entry info.
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I have a wedding or I would probably be on someone's boat lol
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Originally Posted by Young Performance
(Post 4173263)
I think your assessment is on in that it broke a rod bolt, which then caused all hell to break loose.
I didn't see it specified in the link, but those rods probably have ARP 8740 bolts, which are the cheaper bolts. Personally, I won't use the 8740 bolts. Even if I use an import set of rods, I still go for the 2000 bolts. You mentioned using Eagle crank and rods in the rebuild. IMO, there are much better choices out there in the same price range. But that's my opinion. I will not use Eagle's stuff. I know there are quite a few other builders that feel the same way. Sorry about your troubles. Sounds like you aren't to upset, so that's good. Good luck with it. Eddie
Originally Posted by Full Force
(Post 4173268)
Thanks yes my best buddy knows his bbc stuff and has procharged 509's making 750-800 hp that live... He's very good builder I will be doing whatever he advises also... Gotta research what's out there
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My lunch time Google search found many references to the PBM H-Beams coming from Scat. I do not know if it's true or not but that is what I found thru 'La La Land.' in 10 minutes.
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Originally Posted by 4bus
(Post 4173488)
Not for nothing, I don't know who your builder is......but if Mr Eddie Young is offering advice, I would listen.
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Originally Posted by Young Performance
(Post 4173263)
I think your assessment is on in that it broke a rod bolt, which then caused all hell to break loose.
I didn't see it specified in the link, but those rods probably have ARP 8740 bolts, which are the cheaper bolts. Personally, I won't use the 8740 bolts. Even if I use an import set of rods, I still go for the 2000 bolts. You mentioned using Eagle crank and rods in the rebuild. IMO, there are much better choices out there in the same price range. But that's my opinion. I will not use Eagle's stuff. I know there are quite a few other builders that feel the same way. Sorry about your troubles. Sounds like you aren't to upset, so that's good. Good luck with it. Eddie |
Callies compstar is well worth the relatively small price gap
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Originally Posted by Full Force
(Post 4173523)
What do you recommend in a budget situation? What's your knowledge of pbm or who makes them? Any clue?
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Originally Posted by Young Performance
(Post 4173561)
I have never used any of PBM's parts, so I can't really comment either way. I have used plenty of Scat rods and cranks. They are decent and certainly have their place as stock replacement parts. As with anything, you get what you pay for. As Lil Red mentioned, the Callies Compstar is well worth the small up-charge. They offer rods in both an H beam and an I beam. The H beam rods are a few hundred cheaper and would be more than sufficient for what you are doing. However, you have to think about the future. Do you ever think you may want more power in the future? If so, make sure you plan for it. What I'm saying is don't buy parts good enough for 600 hp when you think there is a chance (however slight it may be) that you may want to make 700 hp in the future. It would make more sense to spend a few hundred more now instead of starting over later. You can't put to good of parts in the bottom end. That is the building block of the entire build, so it makes sense to do it right. You will never regret over building the bottom end.
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Bummer Dude!! Good luck w the rebuild!!!
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