Where on earth can you get a set of I-beams rods for under $250? I have
never seen rods that cheap.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Stroker Crankshaft Information
>
> There's more to it than just the crank though. You'll get 402" with just
the
> crank (and you'll need to notch the block) and 408" with the pistons @
.030"
> overbore (also have to notch the block). Also, there's much more involved
than
> just crank and pistons as well. The stock rods (while they are adequate)
are
> not recommended for the 408 Stroker as they have to be reconditioned and
the
> cost for this (with the pins) is the same as a new set of I-Beams (all
ready
> for installation).
>
> If you replace the crank, you might as well rebalance the reciprocating
> assembly for reliability. This presents another option: Internal or
External
> balancing. While Internal balancing may be what most like to have done,
it is
> more expensive and will require a different dampner and flexplate. Have
it
> externally balanced with a new Mopar flexplate and dampner or...save a
little
> bit of money by having your existing dampner and flexplate used for the
> balancing.
>
> - Bernd
>
>
> > FYI for anyone interested in stroking their 360.
> >
> > I just called the Mopar Tech line and asked which
> > crankshaft would work with the 360 Magnum motors. They
> >
> > said any of the one listed in the catalog would work,
> > so here are the 360 crankshaft part numbers:
> >
> > P5007258 4" stroke Heavy Duty Cast Crank
> > P5007254 4" stroke 4340 steel forged crank
> >
> > Mopar Tech line: 248-969-1690
> > Magnum Engine Tech line: 1-800-362-3569
> >
> >
> > Brad
>
>
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