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Old 03-20-2012, 07:10 PM
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Wondering what the difference is in the 5.3 crank and a 5.7 crank. Thanks
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The biggest difference is the balance.
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I believe there is just a few ounces difference in the bob weights but maybe somebody else has more knowledge on the subject ,,,,,,,,,,have You tried searching here or Google ,,,,,,,probably has more info .
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They are weighted a touch different but wont matter if you have it balanced with the new rods and pistons
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So i could take a 5.3 crank and have it balanced with 5.7 rods and pistons?
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Correct. I was going to do the same exact thing. Just need to be rebalanced!




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