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Old 11-24-2007, 04:50 PM   #2 (permalink)
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does anyone know where to get forged stroker cranks from for a 455
The only BBO forged stroker cranks that I'm aware of are reground 65-67 cranks. It's possible to gain 1/4" of stroke by offset grinding the throws down to 2" and using Chevy rods. Unfortunately, all this work only gets you back to a 455 stroke. Good luck finding one of the ultra-rare forged 455 cranks. It is possible to weld the crank throws before grinding, allowing a greater increase in stroke. Expect to pay dearly. The alternative is a custom machined billet crank, if you want to drop serious cash.
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