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Originally Posted by peterhardie
It seems odd that they would machine a crankshaft that did not correspond to any bearing size. My understanding was that they had every combination of engine and tranny in most models, and plenty of sticks, as ForcedInduction notes. It would be unusual to change the size of the hole for combinations that did not see a shaft. 
I'll start making some calls to local shops and see what I can find. Thanks for the counsel, guys. |
Turbo's were never mated with 4spd manuals. I agree the size change is odd, perhaps they beefed up the internals a bit more in the 84/85? It is clear that not al 617.952 are the same.