Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap?
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Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap?
Hey everyone,
Last week I saw a thread on here about Eagle Stroker kits for $1995. I remember reading that you could swap rods and pistons for a nominal fee if you so wished...?
I've searched high and low and I can't find this thread. I even searched in the archives (I doubt it's already been archived - but wanted to be sure!).
I just can't find who was selling this kits at a great price? Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
Thanks!!! :seeya
Last week I saw a thread on here about Eagle Stroker kits for $1995. I remember reading that you could swap rods and pistons for a nominal fee if you so wished...?
I've searched high and low and I can't find this thread. I even searched in the archives (I doubt it's already been archived - but wanted to be sure!).
I just can't find who was selling this kits at a great price? Can anyone steer me in the right direction?
Thanks!!! :seeya
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (boblackhardtop)
The old adage still hold true, "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR."
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (90 droptop)
Eagle rods and cranks are top quality. If Iwere building a Top Fuel dragster with unlimited budget, I might opt for the big buck parts.
I'll build a motor with Eagle components and put all the boost I can make to it with confidence. You are not going to break one of their rods or cranks, period.
It's the same as Diamond pistons. They're a little cheaper but they are a quality product. Case in point. I had a Stage 1 motor with diamond pistons, stock rods and 12 PSI boost. The customer got into a race up to 160 MPH on the freeway. It was pinging badly all the way. (The guy who tuned it told him the noise wasn't pinging :rolleyes: ) Anyway, 5 rods were bent and none of the pistons were hurt. Can you imagine how much force it takes to actually BEND the connecting rods? Those are some tough pistons.
I just ordered 5 of the cranks. I have no qualms about using them.
I'll build a motor with Eagle components and put all the boost I can make to it with confidence. You are not going to break one of their rods or cranks, period.
It's the same as Diamond pistons. They're a little cheaper but they are a quality product. Case in point. I had a Stage 1 motor with diamond pistons, stock rods and 12 PSI boost. The customer got into a race up to 160 MPH on the freeway. It was pinging badly all the way. (The guy who tuned it told him the noise wasn't pinging :rolleyes: ) Anyway, 5 rods were bent and none of the pistons were hurt. Can you imagine how much force it takes to actually BEND the connecting rods? Those are some tough pistons.
I just ordered 5 of the cranks. I have no qualms about using them.
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (Andy@AandACorvette)
I have been considering new pistons, rods and rings. . .will the stroker kit come with everything I need?
Given I have the ATI, I know I will need a bigger fuel pump/injectors. . .what else will I need to add?
Any recommendations for the best Eagle setup with my blower? I will call tomorrow? :cheers:
Given I have the ATI, I know I will need a bigger fuel pump/injectors. . .what else will I need to add?
Any recommendations for the best Eagle setup with my blower? I will call tomorrow? :cheers:
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (hogurt)
You'll need a good set of heads and a cam if you're going to go to all the trouble of building a short block. The 42# injectors may be maxed if you add inches and good heads and cam. 57 Seimens may be in order.
A Racetronix pump and a Boost A Pump should be fine.
Good headers are a must.
ARP studs instead of bolts should also be used.
I should have everything you need.
A Racetronix pump and a Boost A Pump should be fine.
Good headers are a must.
ARP studs instead of bolts should also be used.
I should have everything you need.
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (Andy@AandACorvette)
I can probably get the work done very inexpensively. I already have a Z06 cam. If the pistons and rods are forged, I should be good up to 12psi, right?
Is adding a different set of heads necessary? If I can run 12 psi, even with stock cu. inches I should be pushing 600rwhp (assuming forged pistons, rods and 12psi). I only take the car to the track occassionally (2 times this past year). Otherwise, it's a back and forth to golf car!
My goal is 700 hp because I anticipate transforming the Coupe into a Tigershark!
Thanks for the input
Is adding a different set of heads necessary? If I can run 12 psi, even with stock cu. inches I should be pushing 600rwhp (assuming forged pistons, rods and 12psi). I only take the car to the track occassionally (2 times this past year). Otherwise, it's a back and forth to golf car!
My goal is 700 hp because I anticipate transforming the Coupe into a Tigershark!
Thanks for the input
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (hogurt)
Andy,
I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me this afternoon. I have already spoken to the mechanic and I will be ready when you get the kit in.
Thanks. :cheers:
I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me this afternoon. I have already spoken to the mechanic and I will be ready when you get the kit in.
Thanks. :cheers:
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Re: Am I losing my mind? Eagle stroker kits? Cheap? (Andy@AandACorvette)
Eagle rods and cranks are top quality. If Iwere building a Top Fuel dragster with unlimited budget, I might opt for the big buck parts.
I'll build a motor with Eagle components and put all the boost I can make to it with confidence. You are not going to break one of their rods or cranks, period.
It's the same as Diamond pistons. They're a little cheaper but they are a quality product. Case in point. I had a Stage 1 motor with diamond pistons, stock rods and 12 PSI boost. The customer got into a race up to 160 MPH on the freeway. It was pinging badly all the way. (The guy who tuned it told him the noise wasn't pinging :rolleyes: ) Anyway, 5 rods were bent and none of the pistons were hurt. Can you imagine how much force it takes to actually BEND the connecting rods? Those are some tough pistons.
I just ordered 5 of the cranks. I have no qualms about using them.
I'll build a motor with Eagle components and put all the boost I can make to it with confidence. You are not going to break one of their rods or cranks, period.
It's the same as Diamond pistons. They're a little cheaper but they are a quality product. Case in point. I had a Stage 1 motor with diamond pistons, stock rods and 12 PSI boost. The customer got into a race up to 160 MPH on the freeway. It was pinging badly all the way. (The guy who tuned it told him the noise wasn't pinging :rolleyes: ) Anyway, 5 rods were bent and none of the pistons were hurt. Can you imagine how much force it takes to actually BEND the connecting rods? Those are some tough pistons.
I just ordered 5 of the cranks. I have no qualms about using them.
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