kgkern01

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I am getting my parts list together for my 385 stroker. I am going forged due to using high compression (~14:1) and E85, but will never go power adder with boost or spray, and keep the RPM's sub 68-6900. I already have SRP pistons, and will use Scat I-beams.

I see that Ohio Crank has some cheap priced forged cranks, and was looking at the 5140 forged crank as a possible option. Does anyone have any experience with these, I would like to keep costs down on this build if I can.

94Z28rag

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That's the only cranks that my engine builder uses in everything from stock engines to 1500hp big blocks. He swears by them and I'm trusting one in my build! Go for it.

RamAir95TA

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I am using an Ohio forged crank in my motor, built by the same builder 94Z28rag mentioned above.

kgkern01

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That's what I like to hear. Anyone else? The more experience the better.

97Z28SS

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Don't use the 5140 forged crank, get the 4340 forged lw 1 pc rear seal 3.75" stroke crank for $550. I have one in my Procharged 383 in my Monte Carl0 SS.

blackz93

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Hopefully their QC is better than it used to be. Judging by this thread, it might just be.

They used to suck!

SPEED#1

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Yes they use to suck, but I know for a fact they stepped up there game big time!!

blackz93

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For a fact? Do tell!

mdacton

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cheap ****

94Z28rag

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Don't say that and not back it up. I can spend whatever I want on a crank. Ohio makes great, proven stuff.

mdacton

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What do I need to back it up with? how many of them cheap *** cranks have you miced? how many have you had to get worked on after they were junk? How weel do the 632 kits balance out? How well do any of the kits ballance out? How many runs or your motor?

94Z28rag

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Sour responses like that don't help anyone's cause. I have experience with 10+ Ohio-crank-using engines just in my zipcode that see more work and more power and more stress than you or I will ever make. A lot of that "crap" is a testament to the engine builder, too...

I'm not going to get into a pissing match...that's just my opinion.

blackz93

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This is what I was getting at.

Just because an engine with one of these cranks is still running, or runs good, doesn't mean they aren't junk. My Eagle crank is still running just just fine, but from a quality viewpoint, it was pretty much junk.