was driving home from oklahoma, got about 1h 45 mins from shroud and it was sounding like it was running super hard, mile or so from there it died, got the harmonic balancer off, that front pins definately sheared, but ive gotta look at that second pin on there and check too see if its sheared, still curious as to why its not starting, i typically see starts but lots of vibration
If the crank moves up/down and side/side it's a pretty safe bet it's snapped. IMO snapping cranks is 100% luck of the draw.
So since I've got alot of top end work done. I would like to rebuild the bottom end. I'm wanting too safely get it at like 800 hp. I don't think I need a super expensive crankshaft. But something that will hold up for awhile. What do you guys recommend buying for a crank?
I'm still on a stock bottom end but if the time ever arrives that I build it the Callies Durastar is what I would go for. With all the horror stories of guys reusing cranks and they break shortly after that would be a lot of money I'd hate to spend 2x.
Lots of real-world experience on here tho I'm sure someone will chime in.
Lots of real-world experience on here tho I'm sure someone will chime in.
IMO, The Callies is the way to go. You don't save much buying a new Crankshaft From GM. I think the difference in price is only $200-$300
1 more thing I forgot to mention. The Callies Crank is already cut for a Key way on the crank snout.
An OEM Crank, you would have to either machine your self or pay some one to do the work...
An OEM Crank, you would have to either machine your self or pay some one to do the work...