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Nov 30, 2006 | 11:38 PM

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Stock crank or Forged crank???

I am going to buy a shortblock soon. But I have noticed that all the shortblocks that I have looked at that stay around the stock cubes are all stock Cranks.

But I am plannig on going to go Turbo and its going to be a T76 or T88. So, Is the stock cranks strong enough to handle that much power??

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Dec 1, 2006 | 12:47 AM

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speed inc made 995 RWHP on a stock crank. I beleive that was with a 88mm turbo.

Dec 1, 2006 | 12:55 AM

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I'd ditch the stock crank if I were making more than 1000HP at the flywheel.. But that's just me.

Dec 1, 2006 | 01:20 AM

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stock crank for the win

Dec 1, 2006 | 01:24 AM

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I'll agree with Silver Surfer... I don't think you're planning to push over 1000HP.. It's quite a strong crank.

Dec 1, 2006 | 01:57 AM

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Most just polish the stock crank and move on. It is good to 1000 hp.

Dec 1, 2006 | 04:22 AM

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This C5 with twin turbos has been running strong for several years on the stock crankshaft. Bob

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Dec 1, 2006 | 04:59 PM

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I have NEVER heard of anyone bustin a crank from to much power...If I was going with a stock displacement, I would definately go stock...

Dec 1, 2006 | 06:54 PM

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A stock crank has made 1500 hp with no problems.

Dec 1, 2006 | 07:43 PM

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I'm sticking with my stock crank. Polish it up a little and good to go!

Dec 1, 2006 | 08:32 PM

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The stock crank should be fine for a T76 or T88. If you want to beef up the bottom end use ARP main studs.

Dec 1, 2006 | 09:11 PM

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I've made 867rwhp with a 348ci using a stock crank.

I do however have a Callies forged 3.622 sitting here for the next engine in case I need it.

Dec 2, 2006 | 12:35 AM

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I am only planning on pushing about 750hp to 800hp to the wheels. So, that sounds like the stock crank will be fine. I appreciate the comments.

Thanks
Chase

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