7.3L Main girdle kit w/ ARP studs

Ron's Power Stroke · Sep 22, 2012

ToMang07 said:
[Flamesuit]I'm gonna poke my head up and show my stupid card real quick:

Exactly what does a girdle do? I hear about them all the time in big builds, along with filling the block. (I understand what filling the block does, and that makes sense to me.) But a girdle? No clue.

Also, what's a line bore, and how much would something like that cost? [/Flamesuit]

some one correct me if I'm wrong

you do a line bore with the girdle and main cap's in place to center up the cylinder bore and rods on the crank..from there you can bore your cylinder to size...you need to have this kit before your block goes to the shop...

a girdle helps with crank walk as well as block flex..

this is a great deal....

Magnum PD · Sep 22, 2012

ToMang07 said:
[Flamesuit]I'm gonna poke my head up and show my stupid card real quick:

Exactly what does a girdle do? I hear about them all the time in big builds, along with filling the block. (I understand what filling the block does, and that makes sense to me.) But a girdle? No clue.

Also, what's a line bore, and how much would something like that cost? [/Flamesuit]

The girdle helps keeps the bearing caps from flexing and keeps them inline. Bedplate is the best option though.

Line boring is having all the bearing caps torqued down and machining the bearing carriers line honed to make sure they are all straight.

spongebob915 · Oct 11, 2012

You still have some left?

Mike's Diesel Performance · Oct 11, 2012

I do, I have 7 on the shelf right now.

gutierrez9287 · Oct 20, 2012

They still going for $550 shipped?

Mike's Diesel Performance · Oct 20, 2012

They are still $550 + shipping.

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KBMKVIII · Dec 7, 2012

How much for shipping to Brighton Michigan? 48114

Crownsville Stroker 7.3 · Dec 7, 2012

Can I get just a girdle and how much would that be, I already have the studs

Mike's Diesel Performance · Dec 9, 2012

I would think driving down to the shop here in Chelsea would be cheaper than shipping but it would probably be roughly $20 for shipping. And yes you can buy just the girdle if you already have the studs. I assume your also going to need the oil pick up adapter too?

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Crownsville Stroker 7.3 · Dec 9, 2012

Yes I will how much for both?

Mike's Diesel Performance · Dec 9, 2012

$300 for both + shipping

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Crownsville Stroker 7.3 · Dec 10, 2012

cool probably the end of the week for my order ill let you know. thank you

Crownsville Stroker 7.3 · Dec 21, 2012

Hey Mike you still got any girdles in stock ?

Mike's Diesel Performance · Dec 21, 2012

Yes, have 8 on the shelf here.

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Crownsville Stroker 7.3 · Dec 22, 2012

gonna call you now

Crownsville Stroker 7.3 · Dec 28, 2012

Got the girdle and pickup tube adapter in the mail today they look great craftsmanship is awesome. Thanks again Mike

BDP Tuner · Jan 6, 2013

What brand studs are you using?

Mike's Diesel Performance · Jan 6, 2013

ARP

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Mike's Diesel Performance · Jan 8, 2013

UPDATE:

There has been a $50 increase in price as of the 1st of January since ARP decided to up their prices. So now the girdle with studs will be $600 + Shipping. Sorry again for this but it is out of my control as what ARP does.