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Old 12-02-2019, 10:19 AM
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Default speedmaster forged cranks

Anyone purchase one of these yet? any feedback from MR Repp?

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Old 12-02-2019, 11:17 AM
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Assuming these will be like any overseas forging?

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Old 12-02-2019, 11:27 AM
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i would assume too, but you what happens when you do that lol

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Old 12-02-2019, 11:43 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't all Pontiac cranks forged overseas? I thought they were forged there and then most companies finish machining them here.

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Old 12-02-2019, 12:39 PM
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So far yes. That's why I asked if this one was also an overseas forging like the rest.

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Old 12-03-2019, 01:07 PM
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If they wanted to sell a bunch of cranks, make them fully counter weighted like the BBC guys get for 800-900$. Instead of of a version like the Scat,Eagle ect.

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Old 12-03-2019, 01:10 PM
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Are these a non twisted forging?

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Old 12-05-2019, 12:14 PM
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I bought one of their 3” main/4” stroke 4340 cranks on BF to stash. It was $525 shipped so figured a good deal as not much more than an aftermarket cast crank.

Received it yesterday

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Old 12-05-2019, 12:54 PM
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can you post some pics and take a measurement or two?

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Old 12-05-2019, 08:58 PM
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I can take pics this weekend-

I don’t have micrometer though. I do have a dial caliper from Harbor Fright...not sure it’s large enough.

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Old 12-05-2019, 11:12 PM
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Keep us informed. I noticed they have a note about tight clearances on the rod journals.
Maybe someone could comment on how big of a deal that could be.

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Old 12-05-2019, 11:58 PM
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I bought one that was to be 3in main 4 in stroke with a Pontiac J.When it came it had BBC J and they took it back.Tom

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Old 12-06-2019, 09:08 AM
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Are you buying direct from Speedmaster or a vendor?

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Old 12-06-2019, 10:23 AM
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I bought one that was to be 3in main 4 in stroke with a Pontiac J.When it came it had BBC J and they took it back.Tom
I bought one a while back. Same story. It wasn't perfect either so I'd pass on these right now. Speedmaster tells me they're getting their cranks together with the next run. We'll check them out but we're a very satisfied Molnar Dealer.

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I bought one a while back. Same story. It wasn't perfect either so I'd pass on these right now. Speedmaster tells me they're getting their cranks together with the next run. We'll check them out but we're a very satisfied Molnar Dealer.
What issues did you find with the one you purchased?

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Old 12-06-2019, 04:30 PM
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What issues did you find with the one you purchased?
Same, advertised as Pontiac rod journals but came with BBC journals. This crank was slightly bent with the center main having .0005 runout. Like I said, word is they are improving quality on future runs. I'll check them out down the road.
My Molnar cranks are dead on and packaged WAY better!

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Old 12-06-2019, 06:02 PM
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Same, advertised as Pontiac rod journals but came with BBC journals. This crank was slightly bent with the center main having .0005 runout. Like I said, word is they are improving quality on future runs. I'll check them out down the road.
My Molnar cranks are dead on and packaged WAY better!
Oh yeah, I'd run towards this company. Oh, we forgot to make the journals the right size. Maybe next time, or the third, or fourth. WTF?

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Old 12-06-2019, 06:33 PM
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id accept 0.0005" vee-block runout. Geez a finger push puts it in spec right?

Might be able to polish-out 0.0005" on the lump-side huh

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Old 12-06-2019, 07:21 PM
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You do realize Speedmaster is Procomp reborn, they use AT racingworld on Ebay

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Old 12-06-2019, 09:07 PM
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Same, advertised as Pontiac rod journals but came with BBC journals. This crank was slightly bent with the center main having .0005 runout. Like I said, word is they are improving quality on future runs. I'll check them out down the road.
My Molnar cranks are dead on and packaged WAY better!
Nice to see a company that actually tests products before selling them... I'm not in need of Pontiac parts at the moment but if I was I would throw my money your way.
A business with morals is hard to find these days... most are just after the money... granted, that's why one goes into business but its refreshing to see what you guys do ..

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