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As for forged cranks, the SII alpines running the 1592cc ran a forged crank, this was likely a response to the issues of SI's spinning brearings.. but by S3 they went back to cast cranks. All the 1725 factory stuff was cast as far as i know.. including the holbay motors.
Just curious: if someone (I won't say who) was going to build a hot S3 engine, would it be a good idea to use a SII crankshaft?
This is the first I have heard that ANY 3 main cranks were cast.
You sure about this Michael?
Someone needs to look at a later crank and see if they say EN16 and do or dont have a forging line.
Jim, I see you used Chev rods in your engine. Can you tell me more on this please? eg what rods and which pistons you matched up etc.
Murray