VegasJen
Formerly Known as Clutchdust
Hey guys! It's been a long time, but I'm back. :thankyou:
Anywho. I have a question for everybody. Now that I'm done spending money on *ahem* other stuff, I'm getting back to building the engine for the c3. What I have is a factory 4 bolt, 1 piece rear main roller block that's going to be the foundation. My concern is the crank. The combination I have envisioned I feel comfortable will make a solid 400hp at the crank, possibly more. I'm worried that's right at the limit for a stock crank, maybe over. I could make more power, but my objective is good, usable power that's going to be stone-axe reliable for years. I want this to be the last engine I ever build for the c3.
I currently have a spare cast crank I could use, plus the one that's in the current engine. But my concern is reliability at that power level. This is exclusively a street engine with some "spirited" driving, but no racing any more.
At this point I'm leaning heavily towards a forged crank, if for no other reason than certain reliability. I'm open to a cast crank, but I have my worries. The one thing that is a non-starter for me is a Chinese forging. I currently have emails out to Eagle (certain), Scat (I think) and Callias (don't think) to find out where they get their forgings. I'm willing to pay more for something that's not Chinese, so I'm prepared for the premium.
But that's where I am. What's everybody's opinion?
Anywho. I have a question for everybody. Now that I'm done spending money on *ahem* other stuff, I'm getting back to building the engine for the c3. What I have is a factory 4 bolt, 1 piece rear main roller block that's going to be the foundation. My concern is the crank. The combination I have envisioned I feel comfortable will make a solid 400hp at the crank, possibly more. I'm worried that's right at the limit for a stock crank, maybe over. I could make more power, but my objective is good, usable power that's going to be stone-axe reliable for years. I want this to be the last engine I ever build for the c3.
I currently have a spare cast crank I could use, plus the one that's in the current engine. But my concern is reliability at that power level. This is exclusively a street engine with some "spirited" driving, but no racing any more.
At this point I'm leaning heavily towards a forged crank, if for no other reason than certain reliability. I'm open to a cast crank, but I have my worries. The one thing that is a non-starter for me is a Chinese forging. I currently have emails out to Eagle (certain), Scat (I think) and Callias (don't think) to find out where they get their forgings. I'm willing to pay more for something that's not Chinese, so I'm prepared for the premium.
But that's where I am. What's everybody's opinion?
