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Old 09-21-2007, 06:59 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 88 coupe View Post
Except for the larger 3" main bearing journals, they are the same as any other "small block" crank.

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That's the whole point. With the 3" mains in a DX block, you can drop in a forged 425 crank and have it offset ground to use Chevy rods. I'm not sure you can use the full stroke in a DX block, even with custom pistons, but by going oversize on the bore and picking the right stroke, you can build a 420-ish cu in small block that's nearly indestructible.
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