What makes a CCW crank so much better then a reg crank?
12-19-2010, 10:45 PM
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What makes a CCW crank so much better then a reg crank? Is it just bearing wear ?
about to handle more power before breaking ?
would a 500hp 8k rpm engine last longer with a CCW crank ?
I know that in 2000 HP engine a CCW crank is need to deal with flex. how does it help fix the flex in the crank? would it be needed with more rpms too ?
about to handle more power before breaking ?
would a 500hp 8k rpm engine last longer with a CCW crank ?
I know that in 2000 HP engine a CCW crank is need to deal with flex. how does it help fix the flex in the crank? would it be needed with more rpms too ?
12-20-2010, 01:14 AM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...rankshaft.html read this thread through, theres conversation youll find helpful.
12-22-2010, 02:22 PM
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Is it just bearing wear ?
about to handle more power before breaking ?
would a 500hp 8k rpm engine last longer with a CCW crank ?
I know that in 2000 HP engine a CCW crank is need to deal with flex. how does it help fix the flex in the crank? would it be needed with more rpms too ?
about to handle more power before breaking ?
would a 500hp 8k rpm engine last longer with a CCW crank ?
I know that in 2000 HP engine a CCW crank is need to deal with flex. how does it help fix the flex in the crank? would it be needed with more rpms too ?
The Counterweight balances the throw on the crankshaft, by adding weight to the middle of the crankshaft it counters the weight of the rod/piston. LS crankshafts are only 6 counterweight, less cost, less MMOI.
8,000 rpm IMO is fine with Callies 4340 crankshaft, shorter stroke will add strength. Their is a crankshaft company considering to make a US forged full counterweight 4340 LS Crankshaft, which would be a good option next to buying a billet crank.
some more info here
http://www.epi-eng.com/piston_engine...ign_issues.htm
Last edited by AES Racing; 12-22-2010 at 04:04 PM.
