Re: Need advice/help with engine build...

by TT_05_Stang on Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:58 pm

Stock crank will outlast a stock block, power wise... so will all the rotating assembly.

Dont use stock retainers though, when using higher lift cams, stock retainers are cast.

you can get both balanced IF you also have the pressure plate. That is where most of the inconsistency of weight is. Gains there are fairly large.

by mjr46 on Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:25 am

get the rotating assembly balance locally and "yes" it is a must, all probe pistons and kits come with a disclaimer on the pistons that say you must balance your rotating assembly, expecially when using a stroker kit, 28 oz balance stuff is the most common for strokers, get s stroker kit with a cast steel crank, it'll hold up fine no need for a forged crank