cutting the crank down?

[Lebedin8654]

i just read about a guy cutting the crank down on his 5.0, is it worth it and how much does that normally cost...i got to pull my motor later this month

 

[ryclef331]

What on the crank do you want to cut?

 

[Blood on Blood]

If you are going to build a short block with a cut crank, then put together an entire package. Meaning, build yourself a performance shortblock with the proper lightweight internals that work together. Otherwise, go pick up a rebuilt 302 short block or a aftermarket manufactured 306, - 347 from DSS, Keith Craft, CHP, etc., fully assembled shortblock. I prefer DSS, but...