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Old Jan 20, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Default Cryo treating the crank?

Since I'm just a poor man and am too cheap to shell out the dough for a forged crank. I may be able to get this done for a very nice price.

First I don't know anything about cryo treating stuff except it makes it stronger. Has anyone tried this or have a reason why I shouldn't try this?

Since I'm going turbo I'm not too interested in the extra cubes of a forged crank. Just want some extra peace of mind.

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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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TTT

Someones got to have some info on this.
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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I have Cryo Aged full rotating assemblies for SBC and have gotten extreme use out of them with no failures. We even straightened a factory cast 400 sbc cryoaged crank in press and reused in my early race motor! This motor hit 8000rpm shifts in a bracket race car every weekend. Im all for it and would you tell us who offers Cryo treatment at this time? Cryo treatment strengthens whatever you are treating on a molecular level, similar to grain on a forged piece. The surface also hardens making piece more durable and harder to machine!
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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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Well I found this place online and their prices seem quite reasonable. I have emailed them requesting more info on what their prices are exactly but I did find a site where a guy had his rotors done very cheap by them.

http://www.300below.com/
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You can see my post for contact info (cryoing springs) There is a buddy of mine who opened a shop in Arkansas.
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