LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Default Looking for forged crank advice.

Gearing up to rebuild my 383(LT1). Building with forged F/I pistons (most likly JEs) H beam rods and a as of yet undetermined forged crank (3.75 obviously). I have been lurking for a while now but figured I would throw it out there for your collective wisdom to concider.
My question is this is, there a good forged crank out there that people are using that will take high power but is budget friendly? I 100% understand that you get what you pay for and all that but also understand there are deals out there if you look and listen to peoples experiance/advice. I made 650RWHP/TQ corrected on the SCAT crank I have now and it never showed a sign of weakness but am building this time to push the envelope a little bit this time.

So have at it guys what do you recommend?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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im thinking of doing a 383 build up when i get my trans am. what was your setup when you made the 650rwhp?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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I have heard of Eagle stuff holding big power.... Scat's another one.. But you can find a callies for about 8 and some change... Good Luck w/ the new build Rj
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Originally Posted by '94firebirdv6
what was your setup when you made the 650rwhp?
A sweet Single Turbo Vette...
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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I got a Callies Dragon Slayer crank, no issues here. Eagle have been know to have issues with machining. Just make sure to have it rechecked
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by IllusionalTA
A sweet Single Turbo Vette...
Thanks
And yes I an running a single turbo on a C4 corvette but was on a budge 383 with parts designed for a N/A application.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Scat 4340 forged with Milodon splayed caps here. My builder said it should hold a 1000hp (not that I ever have enough $$$ to find out )
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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not sure about the LT1 motors, but the LS1 and LS2 guys over at corvetteforum are preaching LUNATI - i started a build for my L98 vette using EAGLE parts, and don't mind recommending them - as i did quite a bit of research before assembling that motor - and for the record, i never finished it, it's sitting in storage collecting dust, so i can tell you how it worked out for me.
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