[Paul Huryk]

Originally Posted by zraffz

You really think so? I was honestly expecting to be around 460-480 crank. Obviously wouldn't complain if I made more though

Anybody know anything about the company Ohio Crank? They have the crank I need for $495. Maybe a stupid rookie question but what determines if a crank is going to be internally or externally balanced before the balancing process occurs? (I ask because ohio crank doesn't specify and I would prefer an internal/neutral setup like I am familiar with).

You guys make a valid point. I'd rather do it right the first time and be able to trust what I built.


Edit:
And how are these rods? They are balanced, clearanced and weight matched.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sc...1qls/overview/

Well, I checked out a 383 that Lingenfelter built and is in his book "JL builds SBC engines" and a similar setup put out 493hp at 6000rpm with a carb. Now your heads flow a little better and your cam is one step up, so I would think that if perfectly tuned it would be over 500hp.

Either you leave what you have (maybe change bearings, bolts, and oil pump) or you build it right with a solid bottom end - no reason to do things half way... And then have to do it again.