eagle rod question, Northern auto question.

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scxr7

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Has anyone had any luck with northern auto's engine rebuild kit? http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductModelDetail.cfm?ProductModelId=19209

also, I was looking at these http://www.sciontist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?id=100006180 for when I rebuild my 93 s/c engine.

The stock pistons seem to be fine for what they are. The rods are always the first to break. About what power levels do the pistons start to become an issue (assuming you're running on a very good tune).

Do you think its worth it to just buy stronger rods and use new-OEM pistons?

I know that it would be smarter to buy forged pistons and rods, but I'm just taking into account that I want a motor that can handle 300-350hp while still being on a budget.
 
scxr7 said:
Do you think its worth it to just buy stronger rods and use new-OEM pistons?

I know that it would be smarter to buy forged pistons and rods, but I'm just taking into account that I want a motor that can handle 300-350hp while still being on a budget.
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How about stock rods with ARP rod bolts and OEM style forged pistons. ;)
 
scxr7 said:
Has anyone had any luck with northern auto's engine rebuild kit? http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductModelDetail.cfm?ProductModelId=19209

also, I was looking at these http://www.sciontist.com/ProductDetail.aspx?id=100006180 for when I rebuild my 93 s/c engine.

The stock pistons seem to be fine for what they are. The rods are always the first to break. About what power levels do the pistons start to become an issue (assuming you're running on a very good tune).

Do you think its worth it to just buy stronger rods and use new-OEM pistons?

I know that it would be smarter to buy forged pistons and rods, but I'm just taking into account that I want a motor that can handle 300-350hp while still being on a budget.
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Those rods won't work because they are too long (6.090 vs. 5.915 as required for an SC engine).

"OEM" refers to "Original Equipment Manufacture" or, in other words Ford pistons. There are no such things. Aftermarket kits have Sealed Power pistons in them which are in no way to be confused with the OEM pistons. Sealed Power piston failures are common.
 
I'm interested in rebuilding my s/c motor. When I blow my n/a motor I'll probably be through with them. I might go with a 6.090 rod with stock n.a pistons and supercharge that though. I like the higher compression motor, but also like the idea of a lower compression motor and more boost.
 
I did read that. What I left out was the part about getting forged 6.090 rods with n.a style pistons So I can keep the higher compression ratio. OR I could get by with the stock s/c rods and pistons..
 
Some of you should do some research about what parts fit what motors before telling the guy what will or will not work. If you don't know, then don't guess.
 
lol I've been catching a lot of flack from you guys lately. I'm sorry for being a newb I guess. and those dyno numbers will come eventually. any month now..:confused:
 
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