Building Chevy 4.3 liter V6 - 1994 with balance shaft
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'''CRANKSHAFT''' | '''CRANKSHAFT''' | ||
| − | Cranks are available as cast cranks for as little as 150 $. For a more serious build a forged crank would be nice. All the OEM cranks including those used on the marine engines producing 200+ hp are cast cranks. All the V6's are external balance cranks. | + | Cranks are available as cast cranks for as little as 150 $. For a more serious build a forged crank would be nice. All the OEM cranks including those used on the marine engines producing 200+ hp are cast cranks. All the V6's are external balance cranks. The cranks weighted in at 18.9 kg (41.7 lbs). |
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Most suppliers would supply a billet crank for this engine from 3'000 to 5'000 $. | Most suppliers would supply a billet crank for this engine from 3'000 to 5'000 $. | ||
| − | The problem is: Then you have a monster crank able to withstand 1'200 hp in a two bolt cap block able to | + | The problem is: Then you have a monster crank able to withstand 1'200 hp in a two bolt cap block able to withstand a mere 400 hp at max. |
'''MAIN BEARING CAPS''' | '''MAIN BEARING CAPS''' | ||
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