Hi TQ engine block
Melting Slicks
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It is a 4.250 Lunati crank on 400 mains and 2.100 rods.. It has a tiny scratch in the #1/2 rod jurnal but never caused any problems with bearings. It was $1400 new. Reher-Morrision inspected it and gave thumbs up, the guy had it sitting for a few years. He does not do any serious racing any more, it was in a 468 small block with plenty of nitrous. Scratch was caused by the aluminum block flexing because the same thing happen to another crank, it did not happen when he used a steel block.
Lunati makes very nice custom stroker crankshafts.
The price tag on those all aluminum Gen 1 SBC standard configuration, Tall decks, raised cam tunnels, 4.500" bore spacing is shocking.........
$5K to $7K.
The well off super late model dirt track guys use those all aluminum Gen 1 sbc.
Even worse when a cheap "H" beam oversees connecting rod lets go and punches holes through the side of that expensive aluminum block.
And destroys the cylinder wall & cylinder head.
Breaks the Billet roller camshaft in 2 also.
Seen that in my friend's machine several times over the last 10 years.
Carillo's & Crower's connecting rods don't let go.
Engine stays together till the end of the racing season.
They turn them 8,500- 9,000 rpm's for 20 to 50 laps every Saturday night weather permitting( no heavy rain).
BR
Pro
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From: Perth Amboy New Jersey
Yes, but you have to remember that was on a 358 CI engine running a 9000 rpm around a oval track, or used in all out drag motor in later years. If you get a SB2 / 2.2 to use on a big inch small block, it will need to port for your application.
Safety Car
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From: Houston TX
Maybe one day???
Pro
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From: Perth Amboy New Jersey
Real nice mill though.
