Originally Posted by MER Performance (Post 4232884)

Running a 4.375 stroke, 6.385 rod CH of 1.270 would take you .042 out of the hole. If you had a .050 thick gasket the piston would rock and hit. Someone machined pistons down, either a custom piston would be needed or use a 6.535 rod with custom piston having a 1.077 C.H. I'm pretty sure the ring stack would work being its a NA build. I have no idea how you, can swing that piston and rod length around that counter weight unless, you machined down counter weights.
Not the best combination for a 4.375 crank in a 9.800 deck block

Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me (Post 4232904)

I'm surpised they didn't clatter like a diesel!!

Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 4232901)

Oh the pistons were ever so slightly touching the heads... Inwill post pics when I get home same as his hack grinding on crank I would assume from hitting pistons... I never seen such a cluster fuk build before I wish I would have never bought the scarab to get em!

Originally Posted by MER Performance (Post 4232911)

That mess can be corrected, without, throwing it all in the trash.

Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 4232901)

Oh the pistons were ever so slightly touching the heads... Inwill post pics when I get home same as his hack grinding on crank I would assume from hitting pistons... I never seen such a cluster fuk build before I wish I would have never bought the scarab to get em!

Originally Posted by wannabe (Post 4232923)

Thats why machining is so critical in engine building. People often forget that and focus on "the parts" .

Looks like "Goober with the green teeth" assembled yours. That would have to be very noticeable when hand turning that when first put together.

Wannabe

Originally Posted by lil red (Post 4232958)

Wish the crank didn't need to be cut. I'd buy it. Buy I'm a picky ***** and only like std.