Vortec 4200 parts - 12/21/06 12:04 AM
All,
I contacted SCAT today to inquire if they have an exsiting forging that would serve as a basis for a 4200 rod at a 6" length. The answer was no, but if you wanted to order 200 rods then we'll make them.
Ok so I ask how much a rod? US$80 each plus shipping paid 100% up front. Thats $480 for a set of good 4340 rods. So 200/6 = 33.33 sets - call it 34 sets.
So now the question is how many folks are interested in building this engine and need a set or 2 of rods?
Just for comparison I contacted Carrillo and they wanted $375ea rod!. Ouch. I know not quite the same quality but I can buy 5 sets of Scat rods for the same price as the Carrilo parts.
Is anyone close enough to Glen Self to ask if he has any engines on the go that need rods?
I can count 2 or 3 people that are building the 4200, so that leaves 31 sets...
I contacted SCAT today to inquire if they have an exsiting forging that would serve as a basis for a 4200 rod at a 6" length. The answer was no, but if you wanted to order 200 rods then we'll make them.
Ok so I ask how much a rod? US$80 each plus shipping paid 100% up front. Thats $480 for a set of good 4340 rods. So 200/6 = 33.33 sets - call it 34 sets.
So now the question is how many folks are interested in building this engine and need a set or 2 of rods?
Just for comparison I contacted Carrillo and they wanted $375ea rod!. Ouch. I know not quite the same quality but I can buy 5 sets of Scat rods for the same price as the Carrilo parts.
Is anyone close enough to Glen Self to ask if he has any engines on the go that need rods?
I can count 2 or 3 people that are building the 4200, so that leaves 31 sets...