10-22-2019, 05:17 PM
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Re: Model B crank in Model A
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Originally Posted by Railcarmover
A touring upgrade? use the B crankshaft,cut the main journals to 1.600.Use B rods for the added bearing support(bigger journal). Cut ten pounds off the A flywheel to compensate for the added weight of the crankshaft.Flywheel mass stores kinetic energy,provides smooth shifting and reduces driveline vibration.You can cut another 10lbs if you want for 20 total.If using a stock A trans the lighter flywheel allows you to shift faster (rev up and down quicker).
People end up paying big money for things they dont need,and fail to buy the things they do need.A well built stock model A lower end will provide years of service,take the money and put it where it really helps,compression,fuel and cam.
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Thanks, good info.
Slightly off topic but what's the cost of a new SCAT crank these days?
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