steel or cast crank for Stock Eliminator?

[treessavoy]

With an automatic I would say it's a toss-up on the crank.

I would be leery of a cast crank in a high-horsepower stick car.

[Bub Whitaker]

Originally Posted by treessavoy

With an automatic I would say it's a toss-up on the crank.

I would be leery of a cast crank in a high-horsepower stick car.

Enlighten me...since you opened this thread again, others would would like to hear your experience

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by Bub Whitaker

Enlighten me...since you opened this thread again, others would would like to hear your experience

Mopar 400ci with a cast crank and 4 speed , 65 b-body and 11 inch slicks....crank broke on the line after a 5500rpm launch, it was prepared by an excellent machine shop in Al that built a number of IHRA stockers...some with cast cranks.......just my experience.

You have been enlightened.

[RJ]

Built a 295/350 SS motor with a cast crank back in the early 90's, never had a problem with the crank.

[Bub Whitaker]

Originally Posted by treessavoy

Mopar 400ci with a cast crank and 4 speed , 65 b-body and 11 inch slicks....crank broke on the line after a 5500rpm launch, it was prepared by an excellent machine shop in Al that built a number of IHRA stockers...some with cast cranks.......just my experience.

You have been enlightened.

Bummer

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by Bub Whitaker

Bummer

My experience may have been an aberration because I've known a bunch of people that have had great success with cast cranks.

Hell, I watched a Hemi 4-speed guy blow 3 separate pieces of crank out underneath the car when he dropped the clutch...ouch!

Jim

[MHoward]

I am still running the same Crank,Rods & Block That Woodro Josey Built me in 1994,The Crank is Cast & has at least 2000-2500 Passes on it,Listen to Bub he has a very good Reputation,I know I have been pushing my luck with the Rods so I am putting new Rods & Pistons in before I run it thisYear,But a good Cast Crank will Last.

[randy wilson]

i know a guy that has twissted a 331 chevy 8200 for the last 7 years and still has the motor in the car with a cast crank. it surprised me.

[RHINO]

After Whitaker and Josey voiced their opinions this thread should be over.

[njk53]

An engineer in the Performance Group at the GM Tech Center once told me cast cranks possess the durability to withstand up to 7,000 engine RPM. He also stated that beyond 7,000 it is a crap shoot.