Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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please explain this from your site? im confused...
We do not just use what's "written on the box" or any "estimated" weights for any part of the balancing operation. Other shops call this a "competition balance" and charge a few hundred bucks extra for it. We call it standard practice.
On the waterpump housing deal isnt there bolt hole mis-alignment?
and jeff at MCH does all of your cnc head porting right
please enlighten so I know the facts about this stuff
I think what you quoted from our site explains it pretty good, but since you are "confused" I'll explain it in more detail. Most other shops that charge $150 for a balance job never even open the rods and pistons. They simply look at the weight written on the side of the box, and factor in that "estimated" weight when they drill the crank. The main downside to doing this is that you don't really know what you're working with. If the weight printed on the side of a box of pistons says 800 grams (for example) and 7 of the pistons actually do weigh 800 grams, but one weighs 825, you'd never know it.
We physically remove each and every rod and piston, ring and bearing, inspect them and weigh them individually (for the rods we weigh the small end and the big end separately) to make sure they are in spec. Only once they have been verified is the crank actually drilled.
And yes, Jeff does our CNC work. He also does Mancini, and probably 95% of the people on this board.
I don't appreciate any accusations that Jeff and I are somehow "in cahoots" or something. I'm sure he doesn't either. I won't dignify that sort of thing by arguing about it. It only took one post of mine for this thread to degenerate. In case anyone wonders why we rarely post on here anymore, this is exactly why.
And as far as any problems with our water pumps and/or housings, everything we sell is covered under full warranty, which is clearly explained on our site. If you had a problem with any of our parts during the warranty period, you could have called us and gotten a replacement.
We are done posting on this thread before it really gets
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
[Re: moper]
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I'd say lets try to keep on topic...
and continue with the build regardless
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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01/07/10 07:50 PM
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I'd say lets try to keep on topic...
and continue with the build regardless
We will continue the build,see Curt's 440 Source part 2.We will feed our faith and starve our doubts,for only the strong will survive.Weaken and you'll fall by the wayside.
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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01/07/10 08:33 PM
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I gotta say, I KNEW the thread would come to this. BG trying to do the right thing, the anti-source guys bashing Brandon's stuff...KI, SACT, CALLIES are the best, blah blah blah. It's been said here hundreds of times: Don't run ANY aftermarket part without it being checked. If you can't/don't have the knowledge to do it yourself, find a shop you TRUST to check it out. If you are nieve enough to think that ANY stroker kit can just be dropped in, you're in the wrong hobby.
Brandon, don't be so defensive you also KNEW where this was going. If you have that many satisfied customers, this thread shouldn't matter. Besides, I know plenty who are disatisfied with (pick one, or more) Eagle, SCAT, K1, Moroso, Edelbrock, Weiand, MSD, Crane, etc...at one time or another.
Let's see what BG comes up with in the end. And let's see what the additional costs are, shall we? Actually this thread should have been locked with only BG's input.
At the end of the day, if you don't want to buy a Source kit...then DON'T. This is America buy what you want, but please have some respect for Brandon for bringing this OPTION (look it up in the dictionary) to our hobby. And most of all, show the respect to BG for this "evaluation".
We now return you the chaos already in progress!
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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I agree as I knew this is where it would head. I hope you continue BG and I am going to come check it out next weekend. Everyone has opinions. I have heard so much bad on here about eagle cranks and statements that if your crank didn't need work then you need another machinist. well, my machinist at the time said it didn't so it must be bad, but its going on its 4th year runing mid-high 9's and the bearings were good enough to reuse when we tore it down at Bg's last year. actually I just wanted to say i posted on here before it got locked.
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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I agree as I knew this is where it would head. I hope you continue BG and I am going to come check it out next weekend.
Everyone has opinions. I have heard so much bad on here about eagle cranks and statements that if your crank didn't need work then you need another machinist. well, my machinist at the time said it didn't so it must be bad, but its going on its 4th year runing mid-high 9's and the bearings were good enough to reuse when we tore it down at Bg's last year.
actually I just wanted to say i posted on here before it got locked. [/quot
Ron,I'am glad you got your post in also,I'am sure you have your opinion,wanna share? It's ashame that a few have to take things and add their spin to it for personal agendas.You as well as many others know I don't do this for the money or any personnal agenda,but for the lifetime of love for the sport and to help others.Moparts has given me an interest and motivation to continue and a place to come to with so many racers that are willing to share their knowledge,experience and respect for each other.We may not all agree or think the same but at least we should respect each other.To be condacending and disrespectfull only shows ones character or lack of.Call me an azzhole in jest and I'll laugh with you,call me an azzhole and mean it and I'll meet the challenge.SemperFi If we all think alike,then no one is thinking.Score one for the indians.
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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the people that don't like the source still don't and the ones that do still do.thats what i learned i am going on my 3rd season with my source 511 and no problems so far
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
[Re: cudadoug]
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01/07/10 09:17 PM
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Actually this thread should have been locked with only BG's input.
i agree. this thread should be locked to all but bob to post his findings. a second thread can be started for those who want to ask questions and debate things.
that would make this much, much easier, as many of us are only interested in the facts that bob finds.
bob can then chime in on the other thread if he wants to, or people can email him questions, and he can answer them in this thread.
but i would really, REALLY like to be able to just read what bob posts about the build, without having to wade through 15 posts for every 1 post from him about the build itself.
anyone else agree, or should i just drop it?
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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01/07/10 09:21 PM
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Actually this thread should have been locked with only BG's input.
i agree. this thread should be locked to all but bob to post his findings. a second thread can be started for those who want to ask questions and debate things.
that would make this much, much easier, as many of us are only interested in the facts that bob finds.
bob can then chime in on the other thread if he wants to, or people can email him questions, and he can answer them in this thread.
but i would really, REALLY like to be able to just read what bob posts about the build, without having to wade through 15 posts for every 1 post from him about the build itself.
anyone else agree, or should i just drop it?
what good would it do? a thousand more threads would just pop up let it run it's corse
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Re: 440 Source kit update part 1
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Sorry for some of the fuzzy pictures.We will start with the crank and the next series will be the rods and pistons.The crank miked quite well with clearences on the highside with a noticable taper on most journals but within spec.The radius's were quite large and interfered on all mains,most on front and rear both.The crank runout was remarkable good till we got to the number one main and snout which exceeded our acceptable runout.We checked it both in the block and on the lathe.The condition of the unfinished rod journal and the rear flange were small concerns and can be corrected as well as the radius's.The crank was balanced to 2300 grams as seen on the stamping.Our rotating assembly bobweight totaled 2169 grams.Until we spin the crank we will not know if the correction was made or not.We will be correcting the crank and will give any further finds and soon give our assesment of the rest of the assembly.Remember this is for imformation and I'am sure that this may not be typical of all kits.Some of these issues were not seen on previous kits and this was an early kit.Please do not use this post for a bashing party,just use it to gain knowledge as to what to be watchful for.We can learn together for improving our sport.I,am communicating with Brandon and may use more of his products in the future if requested buy budget minded racers.If we can keep this post on a informational and learning experience I will continue,if it turns to bashing I will stop.It is not my intent to disrespect anyone or any products,just to be helpful.With the information provided in this and other builds we all can understand the different levels and cost to make the best decisions for our projects.We have recorded all the measurements and will share any and all info,any questions can be answered in PMs,we will be try and specific and general on the site.Respectfully Bob
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