Stock Elem Crankshafts??

impstocker · 09-16-2015, 04:50 PM

OK, why would you need a forged crank in a 305? I would imagine the RPM level would not need a forged unit? Some people are surprised that I used a real 396 block for my 396/325 as opposed to a sleeved 454. Plus it is only a 2 bolt main. Yes I do have steel crank in it, Motor has been up to 7300, but loses power over 6400 so I don't need to go there.Made over 100 passes on that motor. Is that the same deal with those 305's ?

Remember the sreet, musclecar car show days "I have a 4 bolt main block too"

Could I dare to say sometimes we can over engineer something when it does not need it.
My buddy has run Comp for years, and yea, 10,100 RPMs big difference from a Stocker motor. Checking Valve springs after every pass, tear the motor down during week, ect.

Will Lamprecht I/SA in progess 396/325

09-16-2015, 04:50 PM	#11
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Stock Elem Crankshafts?? OK, why would you need a forged crank in a 305? I would imagine the RPM level would not need a forged unit? Some people are surprised that I used a real 396 block for my 396/325 as opposed to a sleeved 454. Plus it is only a 2 bolt main. Yes I do have steel crank in it, Motor has been up to 7300, but loses power over 6400 so I don't need to go there.Made over 100 passes on that motor. Is that the same deal with those 305's ? Remember the sreet, musclecar car show days "I have a 4 bolt main block too" Could I dare to say sometimes we can over engineer something when it does not need it. My buddy has run Comp for years, and yea, 10,100 RPMs big difference from a Stocker motor. Checking Valve springs after every pass, tear the motor down during week, ect. Will Lamprecht I/SA in progess 396/325