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« on: March 21 2006, 12:51:25 PM »
I've been shopping around for my engine build up.
The list includes:
Forged std stroke crank.
Forged connecting rods
SFI flexplate
SFI harmonic Balance

Has anyone priced any of this stuff ? Where did you find the best prices ?
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« Reply #1 on: March 21 2006, 01:51:26 PM »
Hmm... do a search on the CAT cranks at TBs. I want to say they're about $300. Rods, I'd say shot peen and polish the stock ones, ARP bolts. Flexplate and balancer, I don't know.
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« Reply #2 on: March 22 2006, 12:47:16 AM »
I found A crank and rods at fullthrottle. Crank
was $379 Rods were $439 The crank requires
Internal balancing, so you need a special harmonic
balance and flexplate, or modify the stock ones.
I found external flexplates at TA Perf for $206,
but their harmonic balancers were like $470 ! :bigeyes;
I think Postons sell harmonic balancers for $350 ish,
but I can't find my catalog right now.
I'm also lookin' for a good deal on 65# or larger high imp.
injectors. I'll look into the CAT crank though. Thanks.
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« Reply #3 on: March 22 2006, 02:58:06 AM »
That worked. I found the CAT crank on eBay for $299+$39 for shipping.
The same seller also sells rods, so I asked if he sells Buick rods too.
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« Reply #4 on: March 22 2006, 04:05:11 AM »
Nice. How much power you intend on making?
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« Reply #5 on: March 22 2006, 10:07:22 AM »
Definatly upgrade the rods. I saw pics of what stock rods can do to the block if they break. Dont forget to call Nick for prices as an option.
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« Reply #6 on: March 22 2006, 12:58:29 PM »
Quote from: "Be4u @ Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:07 am"
Definatly upgrade the rods. I saw pics of what stock rods can do to the block if they break. Dont forget to call Nick for prices as an option.

I e-mailed him last week, and I haven't heard back from him...
Rob

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« Reply #7 on: March 22 2006, 11:08:31 PM »
What Natty...er Brian said!  How much power, how big a turbo?
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« Reply #8 on: March 23 2006, 12:11:20 AM »
Approx. 600hp for now, but I want the engine able
to accomodate more later.
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« Reply #9 on: March 23 2006, 12:50:38 AM »
Aye way...
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« Reply #10 on: March 23 2006, 12:53:19 PM »
I ordered a volt booster and one of those new cam sensors
with the LED from Caspers last night.
The stuff came with a free T shirt.  :supz:
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« Reply #11 on: March 24 2006, 03:32:05 AM »
http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/

Go there, it says Just In or something on the right, Buick rods.


"Special Introductory Price of $439.99!
Finally, an affordable performance Connecting Rod. Regular Price $479.99
This is a true performance H-Beam rod for the Turbo Buick. This is a drop in replacment for the stock rod (re-balance may be needed, PLEASE check). Perfect for build ups with Eagle Scat or stock cranks. At this low price there is no need to trust 20 year old used rods in your new motor. Ready to ship now!

- Buick 5.960" Connecting Rod Set - 6 pcs.
-.940" Bushed Pin
- 2.249" Crank Pin
- ARP 2000 bolts
- .855" Journal Width"
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« Reply #12 on: March 25 2006, 01:22:43 AM »
Quote from: "87natty @ Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:32 am"
http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/

Go there, it says Just In or something on the right, Buick rods.


"Special Introductory Price of $439.99!
Finally, an affordable performance Connecting Rod. Regular Price $479.99
This is a true performance H-Beam rod for the Turbo Buick. This is a drop in replacment for the stock rod (re-balance may be needed, PLEASE check). Perfect for build ups with Eagle Scat or stock cranks. At this low price there is no need to trust 20 year old used rods in your new motor. Ready to ship now!

- Buick 5.960" Connecting Rod Set - 6 pcs.
-.940" Bushed Pin
- 2.249" Crank Pin
- ARP 2000 bolts
- .855" Journal Width"


I found that. I also checked with the guy on eBay who sells the cranks, and
he's supposed to have the rods in June. He currently sells the Ford and Chevy
rods for $265 a set shipped ! My boss is looking into becoming a distributor
for them. So, I'll see what happens there. I like dealing with Mike L, so
I'll most likely buy the rods from him in order to have my engine in this Spring
rather than waiting.
Rob

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« Reply #13 on: March 25 2006, 04:49:50 PM »
Oh hell yes! I'm even thinking of building an engie now, just for the hell of it!
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« Reply #14 on: March 26 2006, 09:00:19 PM »
Just gave Kirbans an order.
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Aluminum vac. block & gasket
Billet regulator
Stainless inlet pipe
Valve cover breather
Lower front brace

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