I know that there have been some issues with Eagle however, in my opinion; Eagle and Scat are decent entry level products and fine for folks who are not going racing every weekend. That said it’s always a good idea to check the fit and finish of Eagle (and Scat [or any machined part for that matter]) cranks and rods before final installation.

I talked with Eagle’s tech rep at a show and according to him; both Eagle and Scat cranks and rods start their lives in China where they are cast/forged and then shipped to the United States for the final machining and finish.

Buying parts from GM, GMSPO or GMPP is no guarantee that the parts were made in the United States. GM, Ford, and Chrysler all have parts made in China, Mexico, Canada, etc. I have purchased GM cranks and rods that have “Made in Mexico” tags on them.

Key here is to check things out and verify proper clearances. On a “first build” it would be wise to have your machinist walk you through the process – it would be money well spent and I find most real professionals will provide this as a service to someone who wants to learn.

Another plus of buying from Summit or a reputable first tier local supplier is if you find a flaw, they will make it right - or such has been my experience as one who now only builds an occasional motor. Pat, Jerry and those who do this for a living - building a coupe a week - have a much different perspective as well as being able to correct the alignment or finishing issues immediately in-house.

Regards All,
Glenn