Cranks; I know I’m opening a can or worms but…..
August 3rd, 2023, 03:17 PM
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Another update;
A forging is pretty much out of reach, too much involved. HOWEVER, we're exploring the possibility of doing a Cast Steel, capable of 550-600hp. But we may do a 3.875" stroke instead of 4.00" in order to gain a little more journal overlap and subsequent strength. With that there may be more off the shelf piston choices as well. And let's be honest, a regular gas block isn't going to handle much over 600 anyway without lots of work.
Everything else would be the same, drilled for man. trans, internally balanced, bull nosed counterweights and large radius' with the rod throws drilled for a lighter overall weight.
Best part, cost would most likely be at or near $800.00, plus the ride.
Trying to gauge interest on this version. Let me know. Thanks
A forging is pretty much out of reach, too much involved. HOWEVER, we're exploring the possibility of doing a Cast Steel, capable of 550-600hp. But we may do a 3.875" stroke instead of 4.00" in order to gain a little more journal overlap and subsequent strength. With that there may be more off the shelf piston choices as well. And let's be honest, a regular gas block isn't going to handle much over 600 anyway without lots of work.
Everything else would be the same, drilled for man. trans, internally balanced, bull nosed counterweights and large radius' with the rod throws drilled for a lighter overall weight.
Best part, cost would most likely be at or near $800.00, plus the ride.
Trying to gauge interest on this version. Let me know. Thanks
October 17th, 2023, 06:39 AM
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Ok, it looks like this is going to come back full circle.
A forging is out, and we’re even having a problem getting a casting that’ll work without me coughing up 50k for a new configuration.
So, it looks like we may be back to a 5140 billet. BUT at a lesser cost than before. Towards the end of the previous round they got to be over 2k apiece. I believe I could now offer them for about $1550-1600.00. Obviously now I need to re-evaluate the interest level. All the same features as before, SBC rod journals, everything else done in Olds dimensions. And counterweights would most likely be bull nosed instead of knife edged. But still profiled nonetheless.
Let know gentlemen.
Thanks!!
A forging is out, and we’re even having a problem getting a casting that’ll work without me coughing up 50k for a new configuration.
So, it looks like we may be back to a 5140 billet. BUT at a lesser cost than before. Towards the end of the previous round they got to be over 2k apiece. I believe I could now offer them for about $1550-1600.00. Obviously now I need to re-evaluate the interest level. All the same features as before, SBC rod journals, everything else done in Olds dimensions. And counterweights would most likely be bull nosed instead of knife edged. But still profiled nonetheless.
Let know gentlemen.
Thanks!!
October 21st, 2023, 06:32 AM
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Ok, it looks like this is going to come back full circle.
A forging is out, and we’re even having a problem getting a casting that’ll work without me coughing up 50k for a new configuration.
So, it looks like we may be back to a 5140 billet. BUT at a lesser cost than before. Towards the end of the previous round they got to be over 2k apiece. I believe I could now offer them for about $1550-1600.00. Obviously now I need to re-evaluate the interest level. All the same features as before, SBC rod journals, everything else done in Olds dimensions. And counterweights would most likely be bull nosed instead of knife edged. But still profiled nonetheless.
Let know gentlemen.
Thanks!!
A forging is out, and we’re even having a problem getting a casting that’ll work without me coughing up 50k for a new configuration.
So, it looks like we may be back to a 5140 billet. BUT at a lesser cost than before. Towards the end of the previous round they got to be over 2k apiece. I believe I could now offer them for about $1550-1600.00. Obviously now I need to re-evaluate the interest level. All the same features as before, SBC rod journals, everything else done in Olds dimensions. And counterweights would most likely be bull nosed instead of knife edged. But still profiled nonetheless.
Let know gentlemen.
Thanks!!
October 29th, 2023, 11:50 AM
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Hey fellow SBO folks, I can't be the only one interested in this crank. I don't know about you, but I'm too old to get a chance to do this again on my engine, so I'm not going to let a few hundred $$ stand in my way, especially when it is the good stuff that is worth every penny. 
November 3rd, 2023, 06:55 PM
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Hey fellow SBO folks, I can't be the only one interested in this crank. I don't know about you, but I'm too old to get a chance to do this again on my engine, so I'm not going to let a few hundred $$ stand in my way, especially when it is the good stuff that is worth every penny.
November 29th, 2023, 05:50 AM
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Understand Mr. Nick.
Mark, I'm a patient man, I have plenty of other things I can be working on my car besides the engine in the meantime. So whenever you can pull together a deal on this crank & stroker kit, you can count on me. Thanks.
Mark, I'm a patient man, I have plenty of other things I can be working on my car besides the engine in the meantime. So whenever you can pull together a deal on this crank & stroker kit, you can count on me. Thanks.
November 30th, 2023, 06:18 AM
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Thank you. Looks like spring 2024 at this point.
December 1st, 2023, 01:09 PM
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Do you have any of your previous cranks in stock now ready to go?
Wish you would set something up on your website about the parts you sell, the detailed specs, pics and part# with prices.
are the hallow girdles available yet?
Wish you would set something up on your website about the parts you sell, the detailed specs, pics and part# with prices.
are the hallow girdles available yet?
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December 4th, 2023, 09:26 AM
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Do you have any of your previous cranks in stock now ready to go?
Not gas ones, only DX.
Wish you would set something up on your website about the parts you sell, the detailed specs, pics and part# with prices.
Just haven't had the time, but hope to update it over the holidays. Actually most just email me and we discuss various options anyway.
are the hallow girdles available yet?
I don't have any hallow girdles
, but I do have 5 main halos available. They're $385.00.
Not gas ones, only DX.
Wish you would set something up on your website about the parts you sell, the detailed specs, pics and part# with prices.
Just haven't had the time, but hope to update it over the holidays. Actually most just email me and we discuss various options anyway.
are the hallow girdles available yet?
I don't have any hallow girdles
, but I do have 5 main halos available. They're $385.00. 
December 26th, 2023, 05:27 PM
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Ok coming down the home stretch. Just looking to finalize a freight cost to me.
Final specs;
4340 Billet
4.00” stroke
SBC rod journals
Everything else will be Olds dimensions
Internal balance for a 1800gr bobweight
Profiled counterweights
Lightening holes in all rod throws.
Selling price should be no more than $1500.00, or about $5-600 less than before, and better material.
Estimated availability should be late Spring/early summer 2024.
Thanks!!
Final specs;
4340 Billet
4.00” stroke
SBC rod journals
Everything else will be Olds dimensions
Internal balance for a 1800gr bobweight
Profiled counterweights
Lightening holes in all rod throws.
Selling price should be no more than $1500.00, or about $5-600 less than before, and better material.
Estimated availability should be late Spring/early summer 2024.
Thanks!!
December 26th, 2023, 06:57 PM
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Ok coming down the home stretch. Just looking to finalize a freight cost to me.
Final specs;
4340 Billet
4.00” stroke
SBC rod journals
Everything else will be Olds dimensions
Internal balance for a 1800gr bobweight
Profiled counterweights
Lightening holes in all rod throws.
Selling price should be no more than $1500.00, or about $5-600 less than before, and better material.
Estimated availability should be late Spring/early summer 2024.
Thanks!!
Final specs;
4340 Billet
4.00” stroke
SBC rod journals
Everything else will be Olds dimensions
Internal balance for a 1800gr bobweight
Profiled counterweights
Lightening holes in all rod throws.
Selling price should be no more than $1500.00, or about $5-600 less than before, and better material.
Estimated availability should be late Spring/early summer 2024.
Thanks!!
December 30th, 2023, 05:32 AM
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December 31st, 2023, 10:37 AM
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