Olblue75

Anybody heard of using the new L8T crank in our LS based engines an coming up with 400 cubes??
The reason I ask is there is a guy with them for 500 bucks each said there a much stronger crank.

ramairws6

iTrader: (33)

Ya i'm doing one right now in my 6.2 truck. Pretty much a direct drop in. Just need a set up custom pistons. Wiseco have done quite a few of these already. Not sure on any of the other manufacturers?

Olblue75

So you dropped one in a LS3/based engine???

Corona

https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads...block.2662864/

ramairws6

iTrader: (33)

Yes sir.....

Corona

SDPC has them listed @ $660 vs $880 @ mast.

There's no Way anyone should pay $900 bucks 4 a factory CCW crank...at that cost add a few Coins and you've got yourself a aftermarket CCW with 4 inches included...

spanks13

iTrader: (5)

Yeah I think I’d rather have a 4” crank all day.

Che70velle

iTrader: (6)

My thoughts exactly. This L8T (LATE?) crank would be a no brainer for $100-$300, but at the $660 price, I’m going with a slightly higher priced, 4340 4” piece.
And to the OP, yes, they are are direct drop-in deal, for any LS based build.

Olblue75

So I guess the cranks reluctor or sealing surfaces are the same as our LS based engine? An with that being said why wouldn’t a Z06 LT4 crank work? I’m sure it’s a forged piece right?

Corona

My favorite...
math time

Cost of Custom Pistons Vs on the shelf?
Cost of the lt8 crank vs a Aftermarket Crank?

Difference of?

@ $500 to $600 as a base isn't really bad..
But 4.0 inch Pistons go for anywhere from $600 to $900

Customs Pistons start @ $1000.oo

Seems like a wash as they seem similar in cost with the crank @ 500 bucks...

Corona

The Lt8 is Forged.. 👍 if I'm not mistaken

ramairws6

iTrader: (33)

You can get one from a dealer all day long for $550. Also if you read Mast description of the crank they are selling is a kit with all the main and rod bearings ready to go. So i really don't think this is a bad deal......

Corona

Funny thing is you get the crank then Have to wait 6 months + for Pistons...

Che70velle

iTrader: (6)

I agree 100%, it is a good deal, especially with the bearings, but 4340 forged 4” cranks can be bought for under $700 before tax from a vendor here and are in stock.

ramairws6

iTrader: (33)

I'm running a blower on a 6.2 half ton 4x4 truck and i only want some more bottom end torque. A 4 inch crank is a little over kill on what im doing but if i was building another race motor i'd go the 4 inch route for sure.

SAPPER

iTrader: (10)

Dealer cost is over 550. So you won't be buying one for 550. I'm sitting in front of my computer at work looking at it right now.

showdog75

iTrader: (8)

Dealer cost should be $557.29 then ad the customary %10 to that should get you to $613.02 + tax. I'd rather pay $100 or so more for a brand new one than somebody's takeout. Jmo. Of course the price I mentioned isn't going to be Joe Q public walking in the door.

SAPPER

iTrader: (10)

I wish I paid 10%. At one point with our old manager, employees paid 30%. Now new owners and new manager, it's 15%. But still better than any vendors prices. And I have my own bay to work on my own cars on weekends. I work in parts and I'm a tech due to being shorthanded people.

ramairws6

iTrader: (33)

I would show you my receipt then but i don't want to hurt your feelings since you work for a steelership lol

Razor

post link.