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Apr 1, 2011 | 02:55 PM

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What is a 01' LQ4 6.0L crankshaft made out of? I know there strong, but are they cast, steel???

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Cast. Who did the machine work on the engine in your sig? I'd like to check the car out sometime.

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Apr 7, 2011 | 07:44 AM

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My motor wont be built till this winter. Engines Unlimited, right here in Strawberry Point. He does all my machine work, and he have an engine dyno.

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Cast? Really?? How can they be so strong than???

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Apr 7, 2011 | 07:52 AM

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It is CAST....Nodular Iron

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Apr 7, 2011 | 08:28 AM

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^ I was just about to say.

Will support good power, the issue you will see is either pistons or rods failing before the crank does.

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