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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Whats up you guys I had a question in regards to replacing a stock crank. I was wondering if it needed to be balanced if I replaced just the crank. It is going to be a stock replacement for my 2000 z28.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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Come in anybody...I know this answer is pretty easy. Can you guys help?
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Yes, you need to remove the entire rotating assembly and have it re balanced. why are you replacing the crank?
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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I would definitely recommend balancing! One set of rods to the next, with the same part number, can be as much as 15-20 grams difference in weight. Then you have different weights of pistons, rings, etc to factor in. ALWAYS BALANCE.
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Thanks you guys My crank bolt broke off in the crankshaft and I'm not having any luck in easeing it out. I was told to re-tap the snout and just go with it but I want to do it right. cause I'm going to be driving it pretty offten. Thanks a bunch
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Can we lock this up or remove this I reposted in the right section.
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