Jon,
Good luck in finding a forged crank for the Magnum that is reasonable. Last
time I checked they were around $2,000. Actually the factory crank is not
bad. The factory rods are forged but if you want to switch, Eagle makes a
nice H-beam rod, cost is around $575.00 for a set. When I put my 95
together, 1.5 years ago, I couldn't find a replacement forged piston without
going custom. The Magnum engine takes a different piston from the earlier A
engines. It is a dish/dome piston suited to the smaller chamber of the
Magnum Heads. If you find a set of forged slugs, or a forged crank that
doesn't cost, let me know.....
Frank
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Steiger [SMTP:stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu]
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 1998 3:36 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Motor gone bad
>
> At 05:42 PM 12/27/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >>>>So far, I know I have at least 1 broken
> >connecting rod, 1 broken piston,1 dented oil pan, 3 bent pushrods, 2 bent
> >valves, and probably a badly hurt crank.<<<
> >
> >Thinkin' of gettin' a Billet Crank? They are lighter and stronger, so it
> >may aid in your quest for big HP =) I'm starting to save for some MP
> >heads for my 6er. They make an intake manifold too, so I know where my
> >money is goin' =) Are your heads gonna' make it? If not 360 HEADS!!!
> >hehehe =) My policy if to replace stuff that breaks with performance
> >parts. If I were in your shoes (and had some cash) I would get some
>
>
> My philosophy too. :-)
>
>
> >lighter forged pistons, stronger rods, chromoly pushrods, new valves with
> >a 3 angle, and a Billet Crank. Big money, but you may never have to
> >replace them, or worry about whether they can handle the power your
> >puttin' in em'. Just my 0.02 =)
> >good luck!
> >
>
> Speaking of cranks, which is better, billet or forged? I have always
> assumed forged was better. And... Does anyone know a good source for
> forged (or billet, whichever is stronger) cranks, rods, pistons, etc.
> for our Magnum engines? (Just getting ready for the day when I can
> introduce my Dak to an earth-shaking shot of juice...) =)
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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