Paul -
Have you tried contacting DMD in Australia? They may be able to supply the
components to your for a lower cost:
http://www.dmdaustralia.com.au/components.html
Give them a shout, they are great guys. I don't know what their pricing is,
but I think it is substantially better than the stuff that comes out of the
UK.
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On 11/6/06, PG <BJ8mk3@shaw.ca> wrote:
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> For all you performance buffs out there, perhaps I can get some help.
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> I am putting together the bottom end of my 2.9 liter engine.the cam, head,
> valve train and carburetion are designed for a peak power at about 6,500
> rpm.
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> I am wrestling with how deal with this rpm and the projected HP in the
> bottom end..the easy answer is to purchase Crower rods, steel crank etc
> etc.
> However, the rods alone would cost about $2.5k.a little too pricey.
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> I suspect that the stock crank and rods are strong enough for the
> occasional
> venture into the 6,500 rpm range..perhaps not at this rpm for extended
> times
> (such as on a track) but certainly ok for very fast street.
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> Has anybody out there ever lightened a stock crank or rods? How much can
> be
> taken off the rods and where is the best place to remove? Has anybody
> had
> there crank "wedged" or "knife edged"..how much did you take off?
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> Any help is much appreciated.
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> Thanks
>
> Paul
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> 67 BJ8
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