Quote Originally Posted by pat mccarthy
any thing past that yes. i have built many engine with the 4340 steel cranks and H beam rods .if you have the money it would be nice to have the USA parts .but i have used many many sets of the H beam rods and 4340 cranks they work.you can go internal if so it better to use a 6.385 for more counter weight and you still may need one plug of heavy metal on each end . hard to say this would have to do with your bob weight
what import brand of rods and crank do you prefer and,what usa brand