Big Mike NY Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Can someone please explain to me why one would weld the crank? Do you weld a stock crank or aftermarket or both? At what point in the modification process should one consider welding their crank? Thanks for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizo Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 I believe the stock cranks are just welded on the outside and aftermarket cranks are welded inside and out. The reason for welding the cranks is because they tend to seperate or twist over time. As a precaution the crank should be welded at any time with or without modifications. Some people that is the first mod they do as soon as they leave the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragg-on Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 schizo is right. on a wisco crank, you must weld both sides of the pins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsaripper Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 With a aftermarket head,pipes, and just basic hopup stuff, you prolly won't need to weld crank. If you take it out and drag race it, even stock, where you rev it to the limet and drop the clutch, then its a real good idea to weld it. This is just my opinion you should weld the crank when you get your motor to putting out 55 plus hp, or if you are in there doing some work, it is good insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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