Probe, Eagle or OEM Crank?

[jdub]

Speaking specifically of the low end cast cranks in 3" stroke. Which is the better buy?

The Probe comes in at $210. The Eagle is around $260 I think. A stock crank could probably be had much cheaper but would need to be checked by a crank shop (well, they all should be checked by a crank shop) and would probably require some work.

[66resto]

Just to add to the mix (no personal experience), but I know Woody likes the RPM cranks. Well, he likes certain RPM cranks. Plus they seem to be having a sale .

And as per the post, Scat and K1 are both alternatives.

That being said, my crank is used from the circle track guy I got it from (3.25") Sunrey (Eagle), forged. It was perfect, but it may have already been turned, who knows.

Good luck with the build.

[jdub]

Thanks for the info. The RPM stuff looks good. H-Beam Rods for $322. Not bad. Beats the OEM replacement Eagles/Scats at about $240-260.

[wheelsup351]

I hate SCAT and I've owned a couple in various price points. Their customer service is piss poor. Go with anyone else.

[jdub]

Scat does not even offer a cast crank in 3" stroke.

[sportsroof69]

I haven't had any problems with my Scat crank.


Of the ones you mentioned, I'd consider it a tossup. Close your eyes and pick one, but concerning your comment about having a stock crank checked by a machine shop, that goes for ANY new crank you buy. I don't car if it come from Crower or Bryant. Always have it checked.

[jdub]

Originally Posted by sportsroof69

concerning your comment about having a stock crank checked by a machine shop, that goes for ANY new crank you buy. I don't car if it come from Crower or Bryant. Always have it checked.

I did say that in parenthesis

[Jsams]

I would just go with an OEM crank for a 3" stroke.
If you are going aftermarket, do a stroker. Just my 2 cents.

[sportsroof69]

Originally Posted by jdub

I did say that in parenthesis

Lol....that you did. My apologies.

[frdnut]

OEM

[ripped]

If you are not stroking the engine, go with a stock crank, as long as it has not been turned too many times.

Eagle is risky IMO;
https://www.google.ca/search?q=broke...w=1366&bih=643

Well known to have machining issues and casting issues.

[6t9mach1]

The stock crank can take a fair amount of abuse. Unless this is going to be a really wild engine combination a stock crank will do just fine.