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Originally Posted by 300EVIL
No, the stock crank isn't forged, the rods are though. Like you said, it is induction hardened and is plenty strong. How much power are you looking to make? Be prepaired to spend big bucks on a custom crank. I just polished, balanced and cryo treated mine.
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My goal is 700 rear wheel HP measured on a DynoJet. A cast crank is a bad idea, IMO. Dang it.
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