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Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini #724481
06/14/10 08:23 PM 06/14/10 08:23 PM
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What are the pros and cons to this kit? I know it uses SB chevy rods. Will they clear the block without having to grind like you do using Mopar length rods? Seems like a good deal??

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/caroas.html
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: DaKuda] #724482
06/14/10 08:27 PM 06/14/10 08:27 PM
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I am not running there kit but I am running the 4" Callies crank with Scat H-Beam chevy rods the bolts cleared my X block with no grinding but it was close so I did grind a small notch for good measure.

70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake

best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: dusturbd340W5] #724483
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Thanks, anyone else running one of these kits? RyanJ...do you use them?
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: DaKuda] #724484
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What are the pros and cons to this kit? I know it uses SB chevy rods. Will they clear the block without having to grind like you do using Mopar length rods? Seems like a good deal??

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/caroas.html



Would be nice if they told you WHICH Callies crank
they use... Callies sells multiple different variations
of forged cranks at different price tags
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: MR_P_BODY] #724485
06/14/10 10:29 PM 06/14/10 10:29 PM
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Website says the 4" only comes in the DragonSlayer.
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: DaKuda] #724486
06/14/10 10:32 PM 06/14/10 10:32 PM
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Website says the 4" only comes in the DragonSlayer.



Thats a pretty good one... not the top of the line
by any means but a good one... I have one here that I
bought from Callies with some extra work on it
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: MR_P_BODY] #724487
06/15/10 09:18 AM 06/15/10 09:18 AM
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Website says the 4" only comes in the DragonSlayer.



Thats a pretty good one... not the top of the line
by any means but a good one... I have one here that I
bought from Callies with some extra work on it




I sure wish they would start doing Mopar stuff in their Compstar line

Rickster
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: DaKuda] #724488
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Dave Moder(aka Moper) did my 416 motor using this kit. PM him for details. He did tell me that it was a pleasure for him to work with this kit.
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: BobR] #724489
06/15/10 06:18 PM 06/15/10 06:18 PM
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Excellent finish on everything. It's a very nice kit.

Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... Now you tell me what you know.
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: rickstershemi] #724490
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Website says the 4" only comes in the DragonSlayer.



Thats a pretty good one... not the top of the line
by any means but a good one... I have one here that I
bought from Callies with some extra work on it




I sure wish they would start doing Mopar stuff in their Compstar line

Rickster

why do you prefer chinese?

Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: Quicktree] #724491
06/15/10 07:42 PM 06/15/10 07:42 PM
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why do you prefer chinese?



I'm not sure this was made over seas for as long as
I've had it around here... if it was I was unaware
of it at the time
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: MR_P_BODY] #724492
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I think Tony is referring to the Compstar the Callies Dragonslayer is a USA piece

70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake

best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: dusturbd340W5] #724493
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I think Tony is referring to the Compstar the Callies Dragonslayer is a USA piece



I thought it was... but now days you never know from
week to week
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: dusturbd340W5] #724494
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I think Tony is referring to the Compstar the Callies Dragonslayer is a USA piece



the dragonslayer is a chinese forging, finish machined at Callies.
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini #724495
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I think Tony is referring to the Compstar the Callies Dragonslayer is a USA piece



the dragonslayer is a chinese forging, finish machined at Callies.



well I spoke with one of the big guys at Callies when I ordered mine and was told point blank that it was forged and machined right here in the good ol USA that was about 2 years ago if I remember correct he said they where forged in Ohio.
Maybe something has changed since then.

70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake

best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: dusturbd340W5] #724496
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I think Tony is referring to the Compstar the Callies Dragonslayer is a USA piece



the dragonslayer is a chinese forging, finish machined at Callies.



well I spoke with one of the big guys at Callies when I ordered mine and was told point blank that it was forged and machined right here in the good ol USA that was about 2 years ago if I remember correct he said they where forged in Ohio.
Maybe something has changed since then.



well just to clear this up I just got off the phone with Bruke at Callies Crankshaft and the Dragonslayer cranks are forged in Lansing Mi and machined at Callies so they are 100% USA

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70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake

best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: dusturbd340W5] #724497
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I've got one. Very nice quality with no issues. Did take some mallory to balance with diamond dish pistons and h-beams.

1972 Plymouth Cuda 340 4 speed 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 383 Auto 1970 Plymouth Duster /6 Auto
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: Fishmarket] #724498
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I use Callies Dragonslayers all the time, including a 3.79 I just put into my own personal Turbo motor.... so obviously yes I like their quality.

Wish they had not discontinued the 3.58 unit, as it was a nice Circle track piece... & yes they are forged in Michigan. The Brand X Callies CompStar cranks are forged in China, hence lower price than their dragonslayers.

Their Magnum Series cranks are very nice for forged (non billets) & are the preferred choice of alot of Sprint Car engine shops.... Buddy just got in a 38 lb 358 limited Sprint Callies Magnum XL & for what he paid (around $1800) it is a work of machining art...
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: dusturbd340W5] #724499
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I think Tony is referring to the Compstar the Callies Dragonslayer is a USA piece



the dragonslayer is a chinese forging, finish machined at Callies.



well I spoke with one of the big guys at Callies when I ordered mine and was told point blank that it was forged and machined right here in the good ol USA that was about 2 years ago if I remember correct he said they where forged in Ohio.
Maybe something has changed since then.



well just to clear this up I just got off the phone with Bruke at Callies Crankshaft and the Dragonslayer cranks are forged in Lansing Mi and machined at Callies so they are 100% USA



Guess they don't share that info with "dealers"? Just sayin...
Re: Anyone running the Callies 4" smallblock kit @ Mancini [Re: Quicktree] #724500
06/16/10 05:01 PM 06/16/10 05:01 PM
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Website says the 4" only comes in the DragonSlayer.



Thats a pretty good one... not the top of the line
by any means but a good one... I have one here that I
bought from Callies with some extra work on it




I sure wish they would start doing Mopar stuff in their Compstar line

Rickster

why do you prefer chinese?



The Compstar Crank and Rods for my 565" looked like Jewelry....very nice pieces, I was more than impressed and according to Mike Thompson they were spot on.....they lived in the 565 and it's no slouch....I talked to them about future Mopar products and at the time they had no plans for any

I don't prefer Chinese, I do however prefer good quality parts.....bash away Tony

Rickster
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