aftermarket "Cast-Steel" 2.8l crank.

Driver_10 · 11-16-2008, 12:33 PM

Im not sure how many of you are aware of this, but there is a 2.8l steel crank that is available through Eagle. It cost about $160 and should be good for an aggressive engine build. (Just a thought.)

The part/ casting# through "Eagle" is ESP10173817.

betterthanyou · 11-16-2008, 02:38 PM

Well I have never heard of anyone breaking a stock crank yet. With the 3500 forged cranks available for modification I don't think many people would consider the eagle crank. Also the stroke is the same as a 2.8L and most people are after the larger stroke.

Driver_10 · 11-16-2008, 04:37 PM

True, but now there are more options available for the platform.

Heres an idea...

high-reving, destroked 3.4l / long-rod combo with 3500 top-end for bracket and dirt-track racing....
Or maybe a destroked, DOHC screamer....

All built for veritable pocket-change.

MidnightriderZ24 · 11-16-2008, 04:51 PM

would be a nice build. by the looks of it u would need a crank trigger though.

Driver_10 · 11-16-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MidnightriderZ24

would be a nice build. by the looks of it u would need a crank trigger though.

Ya know, to be completely honest, I dont know if that particular crank has a timing wheel attached.

However, It still opens up great possibilties.

**bszopi** · 11-17-2008, 07:59 AM

Its been discussed before, although almost 2 years ago...

http://60degreev6.com/forum/showpost...00&postcount=6

weba · 11-20-2008, 01:08 PM

Hmmh interesting.. cause i'm planning to build my low mileage 3.1 to hybrid, but i'd rather have the 2.8 shorter stroke, that could be the way to go

Tho i would need rods too?

**SappySE107** · 11-20-2008, 01:37 PM

I don't think you can get this crank any longer. They were selling them off for 50 bucks a while back and when I tried to get some, I couldn't.

betterthanyou · 11-20-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by weba

Hmmh interesting.. cause i'm planning to build my low mileage 3.1 to hybrid, but i'd rather have the 2.8 shorter stroke, that could be the way to go

Tho i would need rods too?

Get a stock 2.8L Crank. Maybe put it on a 3.4L or 3400 block and then you get a big bore short stroke screamer (think Chevy 302 idea) Either of those blocks would have provisions for a crank sensor too. Actually I guess your 3.1L FWD block would have the crank sensor too. You wont need custom rods but you will need pistons. However if you make your 3.1L a short stroke motor you can use stock 2.8L pistons.

weba · 12-31-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by betterthanyou

Get a stock 2.8L Crank. Maybe put it on a 3.4L or 3400 block and then you get a big bore short stroke screamer

Finding any of those parts here from europe can be pretty damn hard, so if i can buy that brand new 'cast-steel' crank one from Eagle, that would be the way to go and use it on my FWD 3.1 block. After doing the what ever changes required for crank trigger and all...

I can see they have that crank on the 2008 catalog, so there might be a change to get it, who knows.

Anyhow, you'r saying i could not use 3.1 rods and.or pistons with this setup?
Or if i could, what kind of compression would i look with 3400 heads then?

Thanks.