Thanks Richard. These little issues wouldn't be a big deal if it wasn't for Cody's time pressure. He had to be different so it took a lot longer to get his parts. He quit his job 2 weeks ago and is waiting on parts to go back home. Not to mention he is starting back to school in a week or so.
I just don't understand why eagle didn't use a lathe to cut the throws down like everyone else.

 

Yeah this stuff has thrown a big wrnech in the gears but the motor is in the truck now and willbe up and running tomorrow iwth some good luck

 

This article(Excellent!) pretty-much spells it out, comments from Callies, Cola, Scat, Crower, Lunati, Howards, Ohio, and Eagle:

http://www.automotiverebuilder.com/ar/eb040554.htm

did anyone catch the part where it says a fully finished imported crank runs $140 cost?

 

Hmmmmm. Good article.

 

can you believe the markup on the imported finished stuff?

I also see Eagle says their cranks must be balanced, bummer, doesn't seem like such a great deal if one adds up the costs.

 

Yes the Eagle cranks need to be balanced, but with the right pistons and rods, only a small hole gets drilled or a small piece of mallory gets added. Very cheap compared to assemblies using different parts.
IMO I would check all mail order rotating assemblies for balance as we've seen assemblies that were sold as balanced, but when checked, the parts were nowhere close.

Richard

 

100% agree... "balanced rotating assembly" is a rather loosely used term.

 

Thanks for the link, Moregrip. Good article. I guess if someone hasn't paid 2 grand fror a crank or cam, it's not likely to be billet. Also didn't know those stock tuner car cranks are that strong. Keep up the articles, I've got a lot to learn.

 

That's excellent info! My first impression when I read that was it wouldn't be worth the effort, or would end up being a minimal cost difference at best.
Good to know the rotating components can soak up some of the required balancing

 

Kellogg is an American crankshaft manufacturer. Do low volume work for GM, Ford and others. The forged cranks for the Cobras are good for well over 1000 hp. The cranks found most of the 5.4's are forged steel too. Some are cast steel but it's not possible to find out which without removing the transmission. The forged pieces are as strong as the Cobra pieces and only cost $350 from FRPP.