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Topic: where to find cheapest 393W crank?
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fastbigblockford
Journeyman Posts: 88
From: Elizabeth, WV USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 01-18-2005 12:13 AM
 
trying to sell the car at a huge loss, doesnt seem to be working, so here is the next idea...
bite the bullet and do a budget 393W
Where can i find a cheap crank for this project?? id like to have as little as possibe in it so i can focus my funds on a set of heads.
thanks
Dan
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89_coupe
Gearhead Posts: 281
From: Ontario (Upstate), NY
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-18-2005 02:45 AM
There are Scat 3.85" 2.31" 9000 series cast stock main/rod journal cranks on Ebay for $350. Mine has seen well over 8000RPM without any issues and it is a great budget piece. I am using H-beam rods but stock truck rods with ARP bolts will be fine up to 7000RPMs (or more if they pass the x-ray).
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blackford
Journeyman Posts: 76
From: Corona, Ca
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-18-2005 12:45 PM
Speedomotive.com has hi nodular cast iron 393 cranks for $264. I've got one of their hi-nod cranks in my 331 and have nothing but good praise to say about it.------------------
'65 "Black" ford FB, 331 with H beam 289 rods, KB322s, fully prepped 351w heads, 282S cam, C-4, 3.5 9" posi. Many Suspension and steering mods. 4.5 year restomod project completed in May '04. 308 RWHP and 307 RWTQ thru 2.5" dual exhaust and auto trans (later found that the throttle wasn't opening completely so it may be 310+ RWHP now) [This message has been edited by blackford (edited 01-18-2005).]
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1821
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-21-2005 10:37 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 89_coupe:
There are Scat 3.85" 2.31" 9000 series cast stock main/rod journal cranks on Ebay for $350.Mine has seen well over 8000RPM without any issues and it is a great budget piece.
89_coupe, can you tell me your setup and 1/4 mile times..... tkx
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-21-2005 10:58 AM
Careful with the cheap cranks.
Although their quality may be acceptable, most times they can be a bear to balance.
The additional cost of the Mallory heavy metal out weighs the initial savings.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-21-2005 12:04 PM
I saw that Scat 9000 crank and they say it?s good for up to 600 HP but it is cast. I think the Scat cranks are supposed to be good but I haven?t met anyone who used the cast one.------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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scottford351
Gearhead Posts: 151
From: reedsville ohio usa
Registered: May 2003
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posted 01-21-2005 04:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by fastbigblockford:
trying to sell the car at a huge loss, doesnt seem to be working, so here is the next idea...
bite the bullet and do a budget 393W
Where can i find a cheap crank for this project?? id like to have as little as possibe in it so i can focus my funds on a set of heads.
thanks
Dan
I have a nodular iron 3.85 crank that I will sell you. Im only about a hour drive from you. If your interested call me 740 667-0209 Thanks ------------------
91 LX 398w street/bracket 6.67@105 1/8 60FT 1.51
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Von
Journeyman Posts: 97
From: Jay, OK
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 01-21-2005 05:00 PM
www.cnc-motorsports.com They have the Eagle cast cranks for 249 and the Scats are 369, I believe. The Eagles havent been out very long, but so far the report is good on them as far as balancing. I dont think you will find a cheaper price.
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Catmando
Gearhead Posts: 340
From: Vermilion, OH USA
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 01-21-2005 07:56 PM
Scottford351, if you that crank is still available after fbb has a shot, let me know. Im in Ohio as well.
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rdinmv
Gearhead Posts: 163
From: orange county CA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 01-27-2005 10:44 PM
you get what you pay for eagle at least but better scat "a little money spent now can keep you from spending alot of money later after it breaks"
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1123
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-28-2005 09:54 AM
I can't really speak for the sbf cranks, but I can say my Scat BBF crank has held up well. It's a 4.500" stroke cast steel 9000 series crank.I just had it magnafluxed after 2+ years and around 450 passes at close to 900 hp. No problems, no cracks. David Cole ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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