305 crankshaft / rod selection

Mike Jones · 02-15-2014, 02:25 PM

I`m looking for SBC 305 crankshaft / rod recommendations for a new build in NHRA Stock Eliminator (1980).
Thank you
Mike A114 P/SA

FireSale · 02-15-2014, 07:12 PM

Go through the Accepted Products listing at NHRARacer.com Looks like you have a choice of one Eagle crank in Stock. I wound up building for SS because it seemed almost impossible to find all the year correct motor parts for a vintage muscle car without pilfering from someone like .... better not say...

Dale

Mike Jones · 02-15-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSail

Go through the Accepted Products listing at NHRARacer.com Looks like you have a choice of one Eagle crank in Stock. I wound up building for SS because it seemed almost impossible to find all the year correct motor parts for a vintage muscle car without pilfering from someone like .... better not say...

Dale

Thanks Dale
Looks like Scat is the only brand listed
Several rod manufacturers...

FireSale · 02-16-2014, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Newine

Thanks Dale
Looks like Scat is the only brand listed
Several rod manufacturers...

The Accepted Products guide is a strange document. Limited options unless you run big blocks. More options for Chevy than Ford. SBC can run Dart and World blocks, but SBF is restricted to Ford Racing BOSS 302 or rebuilt stock. Go figure...

Dale

Ed Wright · 02-16-2014, 11:02 AM

People have to submit parts for approval. I got a Scat rod approved for SS. Just took a couple of emails & a link to the part's specs. Didn't even have to buy them a rod. If you want to use something legit, talk to Bruce or somebody. Been long enough I can't remember who I was told to contact. Heck, ask your div tech guy who to contact. That is how the parts listed got approved. Somebody asked.

philbilly · 02-16-2014, 11:44 AM

I need one asap! I stumbled upon something and need one quickly. I was supposed to take for balancing tomorrow. I dont have a core either. anyone know where I can get one ready to go in?

I am in cincinnati area. any help is appreciated.
I got a couple places I am going to call in the morning.

Tom Moock · 02-17-2014, 03:25 AM

Newine, I use a stock 305 cast crank, manley rods and CP pistons and Bowtie block. Tom

philbilly · 02-17-2014, 08:32 AM

I found the eagle sir rods and scar pro comps are the lightest. For the money. Cp pistons is a great choice.

Mike Jones · 02-17-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Newine, I use a stock 305 cast crank, manley rods and CP pistons and Bowtie block. Tom

Thanks Tom
no trouble with a cast crank?

Mike Jones · 02-18-2014, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newine

I`m looking for SBC 305 crankshaft / rod recommendations for a new build in NHRA Stock Eliminator (1980).
Thank you
Mike A114 P/SA

Can I use a small journal crank?

02-15-2014, 02:25 PM	#1
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	305 crankshaft / rod selection I`m looking for SBC 305 crankshaft / rod recommendations for a new build in NHRA Stock Eliminator (1980). Thank you Mike A114 P/SA

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FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 305 crankshaft / rod selection Go through the Accepted Products listing at NHRARacer.com Looks like you have a choice of one Eagle crank in Stock. I wound up building for SS because it seemed almost impossible to find all the year correct motor parts for a vintage muscle car without pilfering from someone like .... better not say... Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-16-2014, 11:02 AM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: 305 crankshaft / rod selection People have to submit parts for approval. I got a Scat rod approved for SS. Just took a couple of emails & a link to the part's specs. Didn't even have to buy them a rod. If you want to use something legit, talk to Bruce or somebody. Been long enough I can't remember who I was told to contact. Heck, ask your div tech guy who to contact. That is how the parts listed got approved. Somebody asked. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

02-16-2014, 11:44 AM	#6
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 crankshaft / rod selection I need one asap! I stumbled upon something and need one quickly. I was supposed to take for balancing tomorrow. I dont have a core either. anyone know where I can get one ready to go in? I am in cincinnati area. any help is appreciated. I got a couple places I am going to call in the morning.

02-17-2014, 03:25 AM	#7
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 305 crankshaft / rod selection Newine, I use a stock 305 cast crank, manley rods and CP pistons and Bowtie block. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

02-17-2014, 08:32 AM	#8
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 305 crankshaft / rod selection I found the eagle sir rods and scar pro comps are the lightest. For the money. Cp pistons is a great choice.