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sysock · 01-05-2011, 09:26 PM

has anyone heard of skipwhite performance? they are out of kingsport, tennesse.

i found this setup on ebay and looked into and it seems like a pretty good deal.

just trying to get some input on it and if anyone knows any other place i may be able to get a stroker setup for a fair price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...item4cf29c4d08

POPO1984 · 01-05-2011, 10:59 PM

I dont know about that setup but from what i have read Scat is the way to go. Thats what i used in my build

oldblue1968chevy · 01-05-2011, 11:05 PM

+1 for scat i thougt skip white was china?

scat is 'better' than eagle, so ive heard

*Ticker* · 01-06-2011, 12:01 AM

Scat is by far the best stuff.

I personally don't think much of the Skip White assemblies for a couple of reasons.

First, they're typically CAST cranks and FORGED pistons - which is just dumb; you're paying more for the pistons than are needed. They note in the ad that "The Probe forged pistons are capable of handling far more hp than the rest of the assembly." Stupid.

Second, they claim to be balanced...but they say in the small print that they're "externally" balanced....and this is not the same thing. Nothing wrong with an external balance assembly...as long as you don't turn past 5000-5500 RPM on a regular basis.

Don't cheap out on the biggest expense of the build - your best bet is an internally balanced assembly from Scat.

I no longer buy Eagle cranks after returning 3 cast cranks in a row and 2 forged cranks in a row that had unacceptable taper and index - they were junk.

swb85 · 01-06-2011, 09:34 AM

I have purchased several things from skip white in the past, they are an honest shop that stands buy their warranty.....although their advertising skills/grammar leave a little something to be desired.

Agree wholeheartedly with Ticker, Scat is the way to go for budget friendly internals. Have also seen poor quality Eagle cast cranks, even seen a couple break from hairline cracks that weren't caught before assembly. I run Scat crank/rods in my daily driver and Scat rods in my nitrous fed LSx camaro. Both are beaten on like they owe me money.

ryans69chevy · 02-11-2011, 07:46 PM

So I have a 454 and want to rebuild it starting this spring or hopefully in a month! Do you think I should get it internally balanced? Is it worth it? If so what would be better? I've heard of filling the counter-weight holes with Mallory metal and just simply getting a different crankshaft that's internally balanced. What do you guys recommend? This will be my first build.

01-05-2011, 09:26 PM	#1
sysock Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: towanda, PA Posts: 55	looking for a good 383 rotating assembly has anyone heard of skipwhite performance? they are out of kingsport, tennesse. i found this setup on ebay and looked into and it seems like a pretty good deal. just trying to get some input on it and if anyone knows any other place i may be able to get a stroker setup for a fair price. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SBC-C...item4cf29c4d08

01-05-2011, 10:59 PM	#2
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: looking for a good 383 rotating assembly I dont know about that setup but from what i have read Scat is the way to go. Thats what i used in my build __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

01-05-2011, 11:05 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: looking for a good 383 rotating assembly +1 for scat i thougt skip white was china? scat is 'better' than eagle, so ive heard __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-06-2011, 12:01 AM	#4
Ticker Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,404	Re: looking for a good 383 rotating assembly Scat is by far the best stuff. I personally don't think much of the Skip White assemblies for a couple of reasons. First, they're typically CAST cranks and FORGED pistons - which is just dumb; you're paying more for the pistons than are needed. They note in the ad that "The Probe forged pistons are capable of handling far more hp than the rest of the assembly." Stupid. Second, they claim to be balanced...but they say in the small print that they're "externally" balanced....and this is not the same thing. Nothing wrong with an external balance assembly...as long as you don't turn past 5000-5500 RPM on a regular basis. Don't cheap out on the biggest expense of the build - your best bet is an internally balanced assembly from Scat. I no longer buy Eagle cranks after returning 3 cast cranks in a row and 2 forged cranks in a row that had unacceptable taper and index - they were junk. Last edited by Ticker; 01-06-2011 at 02:35 PM.

01-06-2011, 09:34 AM	#5
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: looking for a good 383 rotating assembly I have purchased several things from skip white in the past, they are an honest shop that stands buy their warranty.....although their advertising skills/grammar leave a little something to be desired. Agree wholeheartedly with Ticker, Scat is the way to go for budget friendly internals. Have also seen poor quality Eagle cast cranks, even seen a couple break from hairline cracks that weren't caught before assembly. I run Scat crank/rods in my daily driver and Scat rods in my nitrous fed LSx camaro. Both are beaten on like they owe me money. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

02-11-2011, 07:46 PM	#6
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,053	Re: looking for a good 383 rotating assembly So I have a 454 and want to rebuild it starting this spring or hopefully in a month! Do you think I should get it internally balanced? Is it worth it? If so what would be better? I've heard of filling the counter-weight holes with Mallory metal and just simply getting a different crankshaft that's internally balanced. What do you guys recommend? This will be my first build.



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