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BPE Crankshafts #612534
02/13/10 06:41 PM
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Anyone had any experice with BPE Crankshafts or know anything about there quality?

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #612535
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Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #612536
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They are manufactured in the same facility as the K-1 cranks.

Exact same material, exact same tolerances, exact same equipment......cheaper price.

The first SB 4.125" stroke prototype seen here in a +.030" 360 block, now 421"

PM Rod (BPE) here on Moparts if you have any questions or you can call me @ 574-340-1966

Rod will be back in town this weekend.

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Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: S/ST 3040] #612537
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440 crank avalable?? Need stock 3.75 stroke.


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We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Chris2581] #612538
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A nice,quality piece aimed at the average guy's budget.You really can't get a better deal for the $$$.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Chris2581] #612539
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Quote:

440 crank avalable?? Need stock 3.75 stroke.




https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=0#Post5728574

There are currently no big block cranks available. Here is a link to the "Hot Deals" Section for current stock.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #612540
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As already stated, they are the exact same piece as a K1 crank. The only difference is the logo. Some may not know that K1 cranks are not manufactured by K1 themselves. The BPE cranks are aimed at the average racers budget. This is the part of the reason that I sell direct to the end user (no additional mark-up) and not to distributors. You will not find another crank of this quality at this price. Long story short, same quality....BETTER PRICE

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #612541
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Quote:

As already stated, they are the exact same piece as a K1 crank. The only difference is the logo. Some may not know that K1 cranks are not manufactured by K1 themselves. The BPE cranks are aimed at the average racers budget. This is the part of the reason that I sell direct to the end user (no additional mark-up) and not to distributors. You will not find another crank of this quality at this price. Long story short, same quality....BETTER PRICE




I am glad I found out today as I was planning on buying a K1 this week.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #612542
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Quote:

As already stated, they are the exact same piece as a K1 crank. The only difference is the logo. Some may not know that K1 cranks are not manufactured by K1 themselves. The BPE cranks are aimed at the average racers budget. This is the part of the reason that I sell direct to the end user (no additional mark-up) and not to distributors. You will not find another crank of this quality at this price. Long story short, same quality....BETTER PRICE




Only for small blocks?

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: supercomp] #612543
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Just got mine Good people to deal with also.


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Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: supercomp] #612544
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Quote:

Only for small blocks?




Currently we are only offering different varieties of SB stroker cranks. There are so many people catering to the big block market, I'm not sure there would be enough interest? Maybe I should be asking about the more popular options for the big block cranks. You can start by telling me what you're looking for.

Thanks,
Rod

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: lowell66dart] #612545
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Quote:

Just got mine Good people to deal with also.




Glad to see you're happy with it.

Rod

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #612546
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If you decide to do a big block crank there is only one I'd mess with: 4.250 stroke with 440 mains and 2.200 rod journals. Probably 6 bolt flange, I don't really see any reason for the 8 bolt setup.

Looks like your small block stuff is doing pretty well. I see you sold out of a couple part numbers already.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: AndyF] #612547
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If anyone is interested in one of the cranks I have listed, I will be at the Columbus OH show on the 20th. I am not setting up, but thought maybe I could save somebody on the shipping. Send me a PM

Rod

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #2529025
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Hey does anyone know if Rod is still in business? The web site is not working and no reply from Rod through e-mail. Looking for info on a crank.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #2529029
07/30/18 02:14 PM
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Thanks for what you do.Not many of you guys left!! up


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My condition is fully BLOWN!!
Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #2529087
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He's still there, I just got a striker kit from him not to long ago.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #2529169
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Just talked to him this weekend

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #2529379
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Must have more business than he needs as I never heard back from him either.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: slowfab] #2529517
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Gripe, gripe gripe.........

Running a one-man shop is tough. People call on the phone and want to talk. Some calls are never heard from again. But you have to take the phone calls because that's your income.

At the same time you have to order from your suppliers and accept shipments and pay the bills and package and ship those things you have sold.

There aren't enough hours in the day.

Then think about the throughput you must have to keep the doors open.

I have sympathy.

R.


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Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: hemi471] #2529575
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Sorry, that I didn't get back to you. I've been a little covered up at work and lose track of emails,text messages, calls, ect. The only cranks I currently have in stock are 360 main 4.250" and 4.125"stroke. Every 340 main crank is sold or waiting on pistons to complete the kits.I have been wanting to re stock but, all of this tariff talk from the current administration puts my business in a tough spot. I hope you can understand, I'm not rich or willing to lose my butt over this deal.

Rod

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #2530960
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Talked to Rod on Wednesday, Great guy. Will be buying a 4.25 crank from him!

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: BPE] #2531214
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Originally Posted By BPE
Sorry, that I didn't get back to you. I've been a little covered up at work and lose track of emails,text messages, calls, ect. The only cranks I currently have in stock are 360 main 4.250" and 4.125"stroke. Every 340 main crank is sold or waiting on pistons to complete the kits.I have been wanting to re stock but, all of this tariff talk from the current administration puts my business in a tough spot. I hope you can understand, I'm not rich or willing to lose my butt over this deal.

Rod


Rod, is there an ETA on restocking 4" stroke cranks for 360's. Wouldn't you want to restock before tariff's? Honest question. I'm going to be needing a rotating assembly by end of September and I'm dead set on using your products.

Thanks,
Keith

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: khuebner250] #2531221
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Might be a good time for a group buy sale. I may be in the market for a Chevy sized stock stroke 360 crank.


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Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #2531710
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Just sent Rod an email yesterday.
Hoping to deal with him as I’d prefer to help his business instead of one of the big box shops.

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: khuebner250] #2533198
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I can't honestly say when I will do another batch of cranks but, I can say that I will not be doing any with a Mopar rod journal. The long lead times and back and forth between us and other countries is the big hold up at this point. For a guy like me it is a big risk to put that many eggs in one basket.

Rod

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Plymouth340] #2533310
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Is there a common / inexpensive chevy rod and piston combo part# to use with the 4.250 stroke crank ? Thanks

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: als499] #2533315
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Originally Posted By als499
Is there a common / inexpensive chevy rod and piston combo part# to use with the 4.250 stroke crank ? Thanks



Mike Janis built my mill and he said the quality of the Molnar stuff was very good...


http://www.molnartechnologies.com/cranks-dom-chrysler.html


5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: BPE Crankshafts [Re: Eric] #2533666
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Originally Posted By Eric
Mike Janis built my mill and he said the quality of the Molnar stuff was very good...
http://www.molnartechnologies.com/cranks-dom-chrysler.html
While I have never purchased a crank from Molnar I have bought two sets of rods. They are very good to work with and I have a high regard for Tom Molnar.

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