Anyone used Eagle Cranks?
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Anyone used Eagle Cranks?
I'm rebuilding a dart block. The oil pump exploded on the dyno (at only 486whp). Unfortunately it fucked up the crank. I proposed to the client that maybe we should put in an Eagle crank. Then I asked around and a few people have said that they're not even as good as the OEM honda cranks. I've never really had a problem with an OE crankshaft but I wonder if these eagle parts are as bad as some people make them out to be or if they're just a bunch of internet parrots repeating one person's bad experience? -Michael
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Like anything else, I think its how its built and checked.
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why not using OEM used crank? For which car are you looking for? usually cranks are from $50 to $150, depends on aplication. Is it relly worth to go for new eagle for $600 or even more???
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Golden Eagle sells polished LS craqnks for $100 shipped, good deal IMO. Honda has some of the best parts quality among all auto makes, so its hard to beat. People claim the stockers are twist-forged steel, as well as nitride coated (down .0010\"). BTW was the block ever align-honed? If the centerline changed at all, that means the gear is off center and will bind. That's what usually blows the oil pumps. The other leading cause, which some dismiss, is the undampened CTR pulley. IMO the best way to go is the 'superdeck' a B18, resleeve, and enjoy the better quality and money savings over Dart.
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His failure was due to an underdrive pulley I never thought to check for. I didn't do the original build. I've seen this a good 1/2 dozen times. Replace with an OEM pulley it lasts for years. In his case he absolutely wants the best stuff available. -Michael
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