Test Spam BBC Short Block

[Infomaniac]

This is only a test. Just curious if this might fly.
Offering soon: All American Do It yourself short block kit. 502 - 555 CID
All made in the U.S.A components. Fully machined, race balanced, clearances checked. Rings file fit, prepped for assembly, Just put it together.
Merlin III block
Callies Dragon Slayer Crank
Callies "H" beam rods
J&E Pistons any compression ratio
Total Seal CR series rings
Clevite bearings
$4,925.00 Shipped

[Sleek-Jet]

You pimping for PAW now.... :D :notam:
That's a pretty good deal, if I need another motor, I would be interested. :idea:

[Infomaniac]

Very funny. :wink: :wink:
There are Cheaper kits out there but offering All American made stuff and custom clearancing everything should be something new.

[Oldsquirt]

Info, if you had been offering this a couple years ago, I would have definitely hit you up for one. Maybe on the next go-round.....

[Infomaniac]

Yep everything done here. Clearances checked by me personally.

[Fiat48]

I would think there would be a market for that. The big deal would be that everything was checked and clearanced and not like a lot of places who would just be throwing parts together in a box. Lotta guys can handle the basic assembly but lack the tools or knowledge to check the important clearances.

[Squeezing Spectra]

Sounds like a good all american deal to me. :D

[Fiat48]

I just realized this is one of them INFOmercials. :D Just like on TV.

[Infomaniac]

Yea but it will not end up being 3 for 1 :rollside:

[ECeptor]

Yea but it will not end up being 3 for 1 :rollside:
How about 1 for 1/3?

[Liberator TJ1984]

Yep everything done here. Clearances checked by me personally.
Ron,
Then why don't you assemble everything as you go along ????
It seems that you already basicly have to assemble to check clearances , so is it really that much more work ????
ps, not trying to be a smart A , I would just rather feel better having it assembled :mix: by the person doing all the clearancing , etc......

[Infomaniac]

Thats a good question man. I thought I would go ahead and install the crank. One less box to put on the pallet.
Another reason reason being I get $800.00 to put one together. :cool: A guy just might want to put those coins to use somewhere else in his engine or boat etc. Me putting it together is still an option :)
I don't have to install all the spiro locks, oil rail rings, rings on pistons, get all oily slamming the pistons in. spinning the engine up and back a thousand times putting the caps on etc.
The only trial asembly will be if someone requests a specific deck height. Even then a little masking tape takes the place of rings and only 2 main bearings are used.

[Infomaniac]

The Import version can be had for $4,790.00
I have no problem using Eagle stuff and I will be taking care of any issues regarding the little inconsistancies in their machine work.

[Liberator TJ1984]

Thats a very good idea to have the crank already put in and thrusts set :cool: That would be great for some of us that do not know of everything to look for when putting an engine together :hammerhea
That is why I was asking about mainly , on my 327 the crank spun twice on me after I assembled myself , I took all the parts to the machine shop to be set up , but when I got the crank in , it was kinda tight to turn by hand , called them on the phone , they said ....oh it's probably just the type of assy lube your using....fired it up and lost oil psi after about 10mins...wiped out mains ,they redid all again , $$$$ ,,,same thing ...said I must have done something wrong ???? not their fault ??? took it to the guy who did my boat engine ...he checked everything and said the crank was bent !!!! went back to them and they said I bent the crank by putting too Much torque on mains :angry2:
Just me maybe ...but that would be worth it to have you put together :cool:

[INEEDAV]

This is only a test. Just curious if this might fly.
Offering soon: All American Do It yourself short block kit. 502 - 555 CID
All made in the U.S.A components. Fully machined, race balanced, clearances checked. Rings file fit, prepped for assembly, Just put it together.
Merlin III block
Callies Dragon Slayer Crank
Callies "H" beam rods
J&E Pistons any compression ratio
Total Seal CR series rings
Clevite bearings
$4,925.00 Shipped
Sounds like a hell of a buy to me. If I was building one I would go it.

[meaniam]

Ron,
Then why don't you assemble everything as you go along ????
It seems that you already basicly have to assemble to check clearances , so is it really that much more work ????
ps, not trying to be a smart A , I would just rather feel better having it assembled :mix: by the person doing all the clearancing , etc......
my thought exactly, at least assemble the short block.

[jdf]

when does this deal start up info

[Sleek-Jet]

Another reason reason being I get $800.00 to put one together. :cool: A guy just might want to put those coins to use somewhere else in his engine or boat etc. Me putting it together is still an option :)
So Info... how much would it cost a peep to make the trip out to Tulsa and assemble the short block under the watchfull eye of the Marine Assault Engine guru???

[Infomaniac]

when does this deal start up info
Whenever you are ready man.

[Infomaniac]

So Info... how much would it cost a peep to make the trip out to Tulsa and assemble the short block under the watchfull eye of the Marine Assault Engine guru???
Whatever it cost you to travel out here dude.

[howardcruzr]

I wish you had this a few weeks ago!! My 540 short block is being delivered tommorrow.

[jdf]

info i will buzz you later thank's

[Norseman]

Ron;
Sounds like a good deal!!!

[mike37]

how would one of thous motors swap out with the merc 496
would the drive coupler and motor mounts swap out what kind of rigging changes would I need to make for the different blocks

[Jordy]

So Info... how much would it cost a peep to make the trip out to Tulsa and assemble the short block under the watchfull eye of the Marine Assault Engine guru???
I think I saw a sign where he'll charge you double if you help. :D
That's a smokin' deal there on this Info-mercial. :D :D :D

[cruser]

Damn.... Just ordered a 540 last week. $4500ish, assembled. Dart block Scat crank/rods, JE dished pistons, Clevite bearings, etc. Wish you had posted this 2 weeks ago. Already gave the guy a deposit. Damn...

[Infomaniac]

Hot Sale Already. August Only
502 - 522 CID
Fully machined, race balanced, clearances checked. Rings file fit, prepped for assembly, Just put it together.
Merlin III block
Eagle 4340 forged crank
Eagle 4340 Sportsman Rods
J&E or SRP Pistons any compression ratio
Total Seal CR series rings
Clevite bearings
$4,575.00 Shipped

[Infomaniac]

how would one of thous motors swap out with the merc 496
would the drive coupler and motor mounts swap out what kind of rigging changes would I need to make for the different blocks
It is not going to exchange out well enough with a 496 to make it worth your while man. Sorry, I would love to sell you one.

[mike37]

It is not going to exchange out well enough with a 496 to make it worth your while man. Sorry, I would love to sell you one.
well that sucks
can you build me a good GM 8.1 short block

[steelcomp]

What's the difference between Callies' rods and the imports?? What bolt can we get? Is this all short deck stuff??

[Infomaniac]

What's the difference between Callies' rods and the imports?? What bolt can we get? Is this all short deck stuff??
Loaded question post??? LOL :boxed:
When you hold them, look at them and assemble an engine with them. They have much beter finish work.
All short deck stuff using 4.0 or 4.25 stroke cranks. In the future when their rod selection grows I can do some tall deck stuff. Here are the details on the Callies Comp Star rods.
CompStar Forged H-Beam Connecting Rods
Designed and Produced with Engineering and Finishing advancements, CompStar connecting rods have what it takes to make your engine build trouble free and your finished product reliable. Produced from heat treated and stress relieved 4340 material, CompStar rods are fully machined with a shot blasted Stress Riser free surface. Every detail of this highly stressed component has been carefully analyzed to maximize repeatability and dependability. See for yourself why CompStar can improve your bottom line and reputation.
Features of Our Current CompStar Rod
· PARTING SURFACE EDGE CHAMFERED
This is normally done by the engine builder to prevent scraping material from the backside of the bearing insert during installation of the bearing into the rod.
· BEARING TAB SLOT FREE OF BURRS
Many of our competitor's rods share a common issue of burrs left in the bearing tab slot during manufacturing. In this situation, the burr prohibits the bearing locator tab from fitting into the receiver slot in the rod.
· PIN BUSHING CHAMFERED BEFORE HONING
Another common problem is a burr on one, or both ends of the wristpin bushing. This occurs when the manufacturer trims, or chamfers the bushing after honing to finished size. In this case, the pin either won't slide into the bushing, will slide into one side, but won't pass through the other, or fits tightly in the bushing, as if it has insufficient clearance.
· ARP 2000 SERIES BOLTS
The ARP 2000 bolt is an upgrade from the typical 8740 material used in most rods of this type. Use of this bolt increases clamping force between the rod and cap by approximately 2000 psi.
· RE-TORQUE DURING MANUFACTURING
During manufacture our rods are initially torqued and rough honed. The bolts are removed, and the rod & cap are then separated allowing the release of residual stress. The rods are then reassembled and re-torqued for final honing. This assures that the rod will still be round when you install it in an engine.
· LESS PREP TIME
By incorporating the above features into our rod, we've saved the end user a minimum of an hour of his valuable time. Few things can be more annoying than to unpackage a product for use, only to find that it's not really ready for use. Our goal is to produce a rod that's ready for assembly right out of the box.
· SUPERIOR QUALITY CONTROL
Finish honing is done on a state of the art Sunnen Krossgrinder. Tolerance is less than .0002" maximum out of round, taper, hourglass, or barrel shape. The bearing housing surface finish typically has an RA of 9-13.

[HP350SC]

Info- How about another price:
Short block Gen VI 502 to 540 using customers block, using your choice of good parts for a blown application.

[Infomaniac]

Info- How about another price:
Short block Gen VI 502 to 540 using customers block, using your choice of good parts for a blown application.
Machined? Ready to put together?
$3,325.00

[HP350SC]

Looking for price with you doing machining and assembly. Money off if you keep stock HP500 rotating assy.? Thanks.

[Infomaniac]

Looking for price with you doing machining and assembly. Money off if you keep stock HP500 rotating assy.? Thanks.
Your crank and rods are worth something. We can work something out.