Question about forged motors
10-09-2005, 02:43 PM
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Question about forged motors Sorry for the newb question,
When you guys refer to a "forged" motor, what are all the parts that consist of a forged motor. I know the rods are part of it but what else?
Again sorry for the extremely newb question, i'm still new to this stuff and trying to learn all i can.
When you guys refer to a "forged" motor, what are all the parts that consist of a forged motor. I know the rods are part of it but what else?
Again sorry for the extremely newb question, i'm still new to this stuff and trying to learn all i can.
10-09-2005, 03:37 PM
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You will find out more about forged engines in the Internal Engine section. Basically a forged motor will have forged piston's and rods, and better overall internal engine parts.
10-10-2005, 09:10 PM
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well a completely forged motor will include crank, rods, and pistons. however most forged 346-348 shortblocks that go for sale use the stock nodular iron crank thats been treated (nitrated), and a set of forged rods and pistons. the stock crank is good for more then what your average setup will throw at it and at the upper echelons its been shown to handle 800rwhp+. a stroker setup will contain a forged crank, usually 4".
10-12-2005, 11:09 AM
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I am with Jrp on that. All I am replacing are the rods with lightweight Olivers and JE pistons which I already have both. Redoing of course the bearings and rings, timing chain and balancing the block. My rebuild won't happen til after this racing season due to the other LS1 in the household currently down with a cracked block from a clutch failure. 
I am keeping my stock crank for the power I am tossing at it it's fine. If I were to replace the crank I'd go to a bigger cubed stroker. But not in this car........the next one I get I will but no cage in this car it's too nice as it is as a daily driver and track car any day of the week.
I am keeping my stock crank for the power I am tossing at it it's fine. If I were to replace the crank I'd go to a bigger cubed stroker. But not in this car........the next one I get I will but no cage in this car it's too nice as it is as a daily driver and track car any day of the week.
