Muddin_dude06
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Hey for the guys out there that have made their own girdles or work in the industry what is the material most commonly used or acceptable to use for a main bearing girdle?
I remember a thread years back where it was discussed and opinions were all over the place, some 4340 chromoly, some 1018 and some plain A36(mild). Since the sport has really progressed since then I’d like to know what people Have settled on. I know there are plenty of people out there spinning high R’s and making 1000hp without one but even with that, while i’m Rebuilding my engine I’m very interested in doing one. I already cut one out of 3/8” mild and got all the holes drilled and would like to use it if it’s sufficient.
What’s everyone’s opinion about which style is better, sandwiching the girdle between the ARP nut on the main cap and another nut on top of the girdle or using a spacer (of 1018 CR?) between the main cap and girdle and using the ARP main nut on top of the girdle to cinch it all down? I appreciate any feedback on this y’all
I remember a thread years back where it was discussed and opinions were all over the place, some 4340 chromoly, some 1018 and some plain A36(mild). Since the sport has really progressed since then I’d like to know what people Have settled on. I know there are plenty of people out there spinning high R’s and making 1000hp without one but even with that, while i’m Rebuilding my engine I’m very interested in doing one. I already cut one out of 3/8” mild and got all the holes drilled and would like to use it if it’s sufficient.
What’s everyone’s opinion about which style is better, sandwiching the girdle between the ARP nut on the main cap and another nut on top of the girdle or using a spacer (of 1018 CR?) between the main cap and girdle and using the ARP main nut on top of the girdle to cinch it all down? I appreciate any feedback on this y’all
