[theoldone]

Originally Posted by Brian Baker

Define "low horsepower motor". The whole purpose of this crank is for those making in excess of 750-HP, is it not? I mean, it'll be a better bet over a cast in any application, but the cast cranks have already been proven to 750-HP reliably.

the factory cast cranks tend to develop cracks in the rod fillets after 2-3 years racing, making only 650 HP- and the factory cast cranks were actually VERY GOOD, being nodular iron- they had magnesium added to the mix to change the grain structure from flake to sphere shape

if/when these forged cranks become available, we can then throw away all the Chinese cast cranks where they belong- in the heap pile

[Brian Baker]

Originally Posted by theoldone

the factory cast cranks tend to develop cracks in the rod fillets after 2-3 years racing, making only 650 HP- and the factory cast cranks were actually VERY GOOD, being nodular iron- they had magnesium added to the mix to change the grain structure from flake to sphere shape

if/when these forged cranks become available, we can then throw away all the Chinese cast cranks where they belong- in the heap pile

Sorry, but I doubt you'll find any Pontiac enthusiast making less than 650 HP looking to spend $1000 on a crank.

And once again, another misinformed statement from Old "Chinese cranks suck" One.

[gjn]

Brian,

I know I am probably the minority; however, I will be purchasing a forged crank the next time I rebuild my stroker 461. I guesstimate that I am in the 470 hp to 480 hp range. If the crank is around a grand and it is proven (which it should be by time I rebuild my motor again), I will buy a forged crank.