What are the benefits of lighting a stock 5.3 crank?

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08-19-2006, 09:14 PM

Stampede4ever

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What are the benefits of lighting a stock 5.3 crank?

Would there be any long term effects, and what about use light weight rods and pistons?

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08-22-2006, 09:15 PM

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Would there be any long term effects, and what about use light weight rods and pistons?

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On my new 383, I had my crank lightened for quicker revs and better oil control. Done correctly, it should improve acceleration; as lightening any rotating part will do.

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08-23-2006, 06:06 AM

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They also go hand in hand, you can't have a 33lbs crank without rods and pistons that are much lighter than normal since the counterweights are where most of the mass is.

Bret

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