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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Anybody used or heard of these / any sponsor carrying them?
These LSc CompStar 5140 Forged Crankshafts by Callies are specically designed for moderate (575 HP & 600 ft lb torque) applications. Designed to withstand the rigors of light-duty truck applications, C-Series components are also excellent in moderate performance installations. All GM Gen III engines ranging from the 5.3L truck block to the 6.2L L92/LS3 are perfect candidates.
Just thought maybe this would be decent for a budget 408 build...
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Got one in the LS3 427 sitting in my barn right now thats waiting on completion. I've read of many people using them and from what I've seen a lot of the sponsors carry callies cranks and rods.
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I was just kinda curious because this crank is a hair over 500 and the actual compstar is around 900... I know they make good products. Just kinda wondering if it will work for me. I was just under the impression that they were just released recently in the last few weeks.
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Ok no I haven't heard of a new compstar crank. I have the original compstar crank.

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yeah they came out with a new one thats around 525 from a site that is not a sponsor. It says they added it december 5th 2009. My builder saw it in one of the GM magazines.
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We use the C series in budget builds
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I know what they say they are rated for, but I will be over it by a bit. How are these cranks holding up?
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Most aftermarket cranks are overkill for 90% of the street cars being built. It all comes down to application and true intended use of the car. We would use the C series and then compstar or go to a Dragonslayer or Magnum XL depending on what you were really going to do with it.
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
We use the C series in budget builds
Can you get them with an LS7 snout?
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I'll check
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Well looks like i will be using it in my 408 L92 build with a little bit of nitrous... guess I will find out how good they are.
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I think they are underated. I figure if a stock crank can hold up to 700 rwhp on many turbo applications. This would handle at least that or more. I have one of these going into a 418 ls3 with spray.
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Still waiting to hear back from Callies KCS, holiday is causing a few delays
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Originally Posted by KCS
Can you get them with an LS7 snout?
negative, their is compstar LS7 snout 4340 cranks though as i'm sure you know.

C-Series has 2 stroke sizes, 3.825" and 4.000"

made from 5140 Forging

We took one past 800rwhp with twin turbo, no problem
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Callies will and does make us what we want so I'll let you know
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Thanks Fraser. Should be good then with my 408 and 200 shot...
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Originally Posted by sgm98ws6
Thanks Fraser. Should be good then with my 408 and 200 shot...
I wouldn't loose sleep over it

Compstar also sell LSc I beam connecting rods,
I like these for stock rebuilds. 6 1/8 on center rods, bushed small end.

some of the lesser expensive I beams arn't bushed (ie scat)

The LSc parts original intent was to 're-power' GM full size trucks,
where they may see a overhaul at 150k miles, give them a torque increase.

Every year at PRI i've always asked Eagle and Scat if they would make 5140
parts for LS engines, had no intrest in doing so, glad Callies did so.
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Originally Posted by Fraser@SpeedInc
I wouldn't loose sleep over it

Compstar also sell LSc I beam connecting rods,
I like these for stock rebuilds. 6 1/8 on center rods, bushed small end.

some of the lesser expensive I beams arn't bushed (ie scat)

The LSc parts original intent was to 're-power' GM full size trucks,
where they may see a overhaul at 150k miles, give them a torque increase.

Every year at PRI i've always asked Eagle and Scat if they would make 5140
parts for LS engines, had no intrest in doing so, glad Callies did so.
Gentlemen, thanks for the updates.

I agree, it's good to see more affordable parts like this. 1500hp capable 4340 cranks seem to be overkill for a 500hp 408ci street engine. Businesses could also probably get back customers who may have been excluded due to the economic environment we're in now.
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Originally Posted by KCS
Gentlemen, thanks for the updates.

I agree, it's good to see more affordable parts like this. 1500hp capable 4340 cranks seem to be overkill for a 500hp 408ci street engine. Businesses could also probably get back customers who may have been excluded due to the economic environment we're in now.
Yep toally agree, we've been able to price a 408 short block very well with the Callies C series crank and Eagle or Scat rods. Its less money than an Eagle crank as
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99blancoSS Can you get me some prices on the LSc crank and rods for my 408?
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