Thoughts on Kiggly Main Girdle?

[FirstCarIsA GSX]

Okay guys like most people I have seen the Kiggly Main Girdle but haven't heard much info about it? Are any of you running it or have had problems with it?

The argument I've heard towards getting it is that "well its only $120 so you might as well" but does anyone have some constructive information about these girdles? Any arguments against getting it?

The Girdle would be used on a 2.3l stroker 6 bolt.
HP goals are roughly 500-600awhp.
Any other info or factors I need to list for you guys?

 

[RvlutionMtrsprt]

Get it and a set of ARP main studs. It will strengthen the bottom end a good deal. You'll need to get a line hone as well.

 

[FirstCarIsA GSX]

I know i would have to have it line bored, but i was also told the ARP mains interfere with something? Not sure exactly what it was they interfere with though?

 

[Cornfed4G64]

The girdle interferes with the oil pickup. But no biggie just needs to be modified.

 

[RvlutionMtrsprt]

Two of the nuts for the ARP's hit the oil pan so you have to do some clearancing. Just another little part of the clearancing for a stroker motor build. It's not a big deal.

 

[CSFX8588]

I would definitely suggest it if you're putting the power down. That middle main bearing cap is out there by his lonesome. There's a reason Mitsu changed it when they went to 7 bolt. I have it on mine, not hard to install, just dry fit first. I apparently had a bad core shift on my block (casting error). I had to grind a hair away from the sidewall of the casting for it to fit. Kevin has good instructions on his website of how to install. Pretty straight forward though.

 

[warp9]

Im dealing with the pan hitting the 2 rear main studs. How are you guys making clearance? Grinding or denting im sure but I just worry about oil leaks...

edit: I just put a 1/2 extension up against the trouble spots and gave it 5 shots each with a hammer. Fits now