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Jmclendon November 18th, 2016 11:04 PM

Kanter rebuild kits
 
Hello all,
Have any of y'all used the rebuild kits from kanter? If so, would you recommend them?

I'm a bit wary of things that seem too good to be true..... Particularly when it comes to kits, as I'm worried they use mediocre parts in order to make the product more affordable.

Thoughts?

FetchMeAPepsi November 18th, 2016 11:12 PM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
The last I heard Kanter advertised kits for the 305, but they didn't make them anymore. I'd call first and make sure.

bigblockv6 November 19th, 2016 02:52 AM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
I remember several years ago Kanters said they were discontinuing rebuild kits for the V6 so by now I'm sure there's not much or anything available for these engines from Kanters:banghead:

Funky61 November 19th, 2016 04:15 AM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
I think I got this link from the 67-72 Forum or maybe here, not sure...anyways looks like they have some parts. I know nothing about them.

http://www.rpmrons.com/GMCKit.html

TJ's GMC November 19th, 2016 05:14 AM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
I called Kanter in August of this year. They have next to Nothing. :banghead:

kchampagne November 19th, 2016 03:46 PM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
Egge has some rebuild parts. I just got rings, main, rod, and cam bearings from them.

https://egge.com/

I think you need to call them for part availability.

bobdylan November 19th, 2016 11:38 PM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
RPMRONS does not have anything, I talked to them about 6 months ago. Kanter has 401 pistons and rings. Hastings is making rings for 351 std. and .030

bigblockv6 November 20th, 2016 12:17 AM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
The 401 pistons were actually reproduced by another division of Kanters called Packard Industries. Quite a few years back with the interest gathered up in the big cubic inch V6 they decided to reproduce 401 Pistons and if I'm not mistaken Jolly was the first to be notified on his website:upyes:

Jmclendon November 20th, 2016 10:19 PM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
I've sent them an email and will let y'all know how I go...... I'm not liking my chances though.

I'm hoping it doesn't come to a rebuild, but I've got a knocking noise that hangs around until the engine warms up....

Quigley November 20th, 2016 11:36 PM

Re: Kanter rebuild kits
 
:ahhhh::ahhhh:
Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblockv6 (Post 64731)
The 401 pistons were actually reproduced by another division of Kanters called Packard Industries. Quite a few years back with the interest gathered up in the big cubic inch V6 they decided to reproduce 401 Pistons and if I'm not mistaken Jolly was the first to be notified on his website:upyes:

Kanter
$1075.00 for a set of 401 pistons and rings seems a little stout! Dave


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