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*Jeff240sx* · 10-03-2002, 03:22 PM

Ohh.. I didn't realize that you guys were talking about crankshafts when he said "shaft."  I was going more along the lines of driveshaft, which I have seen spin out of one mustang, an old monte carlo, a chevelle, a nova, and a z28.  Those things cause tremendous damage.  But just because the crank can handle the power, a slight oil problem could seize a bearing, and crack a crank fast.  
But anyway... I was in a 1996 Z28, NA with exhaust, intake, injectors and cams, revving in Daren's driveway.  A rod bearing seized, and shot the rod out the block, and cracked his crank.  This is just about 420rwhp.  And $4k into the motor.  I dunno, it just seems american machines aren't quite as good as a imports, due to stock parts strength, and tolerances.
But... this all come out to your call.  Have fun with whatever you do.
-Jeff

10-03-2002, 03:22 PM	#27
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0)	Ohh.. I didn't realize that you guys were talking about crankshafts when he said "shaft."  I was going more along the lines of driveshaft, which I have seen spin out of one mustang, an old monte carlo, a chevelle, a nova, and a z28.  Those things cause tremendous damage.  But just because the crank can handle the power, a slight oil problem could seize a bearing, and crack a crank fast.   But anyway... I was in a 1996 Z28, NA with exhaust, intake, injectors and cams, revving in Daren's driveway.  A rod bearing seized, and shot the rod out the block, and cracked his crank.  This is just about 420rwhp.  And $4k into the motor.  I dunno, it just seems american machines aren't quite as good as a imports, due to stock parts strength, and tolerances. But... this all come out to your call.  Have fun with whatever you do. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?