Can someone refresh my memory,and tell me who sells the bottom-end girdle kit? Also...can I get some input..good..or bad on it? I'm thinking of buying one in the future. Thanks in advance! Randy B.

the one I am using is from CRE...the engine is a 499 and was just broke in with 3 runs...havent run the engine in years but will be going into my 63 Dodge project to see some street duty...

the other one is BCR...thats the best one going...he said he's looking for another machine shop to produce these...

I think you do have to go to main studs which means you have to have it line bored on the mains.

imo, any girdle is a good idea on any bb mopar. i've installed a bunch of 'em from various suppliers- chenoweth, source, mancini, bcr. i prefer the drop in units. the bcr was a lot of work, as the machine shops in my area were unable to handle the machine work necessary. it is a very nice piece, but overkill in my estimation.

i use the one from mike at chenoweth,bolts right in

the one i found is from chenoweth girdles. the phone # is 626-869-0270. it was on racing junk awhile back. i hope this helps!sorry i don't have anymore info! the price was 425.00.

How much clearance between the oil pan and center drag link with the girdle installed?

Randy,
I have the BCR kit, alum caps & girdle.Nice peice,hopefully Greg chimes in for ya.

if you are going to use a girdle, the only one worth buying is the bcr piece in my opinion.

It is more machine work, but when its all said and done, you look at it and say with out question that it will help.

I run one on my motor labratt....remember, stock block and 1300hp

It also comes with the aluminum main caps, the girdle ties the pan rail to the main caps (all of them) and is a top notch piece.

I actually tried to purchase the BCR product line from Greg, I was such a firm believer in it.

Becareful of the type that use washers and spacers to make up the difference between the mains and the pan rail as those really dont do what you are looking to accomplish

Thank you for ALL the info,gentleman..and Josh! I'll check into these! A few people have suggested that at my power level,I REALLY don't need one. I have to do some research on this! Thanks again JOSH...Kevin..and my Moparts brethren!

Hey Randy.... When I am not making decals..... I am making engine girdles. want me to get a BB dodge girdle together to send down with the decals I am doing for you?

-Kenny

Howdy,Kenny! Please send me a PM with all the details! Thanks,Buddy! Randy

I am not endorsing any product, but look at the BRC kit. Since I balance jet engines, anything that can absorb the shock and can contain harmonics-keyword- is the best thing you can do to save a factory block. Not everybody can pony up for a aftermarket block. Just do some research, then decide for yourself. Steve DeTar

My engine builder was impressed with the one I got from Hughes, and he's even a chevy guy!

Hi Guys
I am in the works again to handing the product line to another well respected Moparts machinist. The first time did not work out and that was a major setback. CRE is no longer in business I guess the times have been hard on Mike and Dale. There website went down a while back and have not heard a thing from them in months. So the only option for a true bolt in Girdle kit that will truly do what is is supposed to is the one Tom myself Dan and a few others designed here a few years ago and that is the BCRproducts one. Being in Canada was just too much work shipping to the US and sourcing all the components neede to build this setup. I promise this time it will happen and the guy who is taking BCRproducts over has a great reputation and has build some very custom parts for all of us who love BB Mopars. That is is about all I can do to hint who as it is not my place yet to disclose the new manufacturer. I will do all the preinspects to ensure quality control so it will happen and the pieces will be of the same quality as before.

Greg