[DeTomaso] what crankshaft to get?

[Daniel C Jones]

SCAT has a range of forged 351C main (SVO style Windsor crank with Cleveland
mains, requires a snout spacer when used in a Cleveland block) cranks that
vary mainly in the level of finish machining.  The range includes standard
weight, lighweight and superlight.  Flatlander's prices for these are $639
to $1109.  Be aware that SCAT's Cleveland main cranks are designed to be
externally balanced (to 28.2 oz-in).  For the 7500 RPM that you are turning,
you'll probably want to be internally balanced.  That can add a substantial
cost to a crank not designed for it, depending upon the weight of the rod
and piston.  However, I had a 4" stroke SCAT standard weight Cleveland main
crank internally balanced recently from Brent Lykins and he was able to do
it with a minimal amount of Mallory metal so the cost was reasonable.

Beyond SCAT, there are a bunch of custom crank shops out there.  I think LA
Enterprises is still around but now called Pankl.   A partial list of crank
suppliers:

Cornett Racing Engines
1635 S. Hwy. 27
Somerset, KY 42501
606 - 678 - 5163
Fax 606 - 679 - 5920

BRC Performance
615 Industrial Ave.
Live Oak, FL 32064
800 - 522 - 7478
386 - 364 - 5623
Fax 382 - 362 - 7960
www.brcperformance.com

Callies Performance Products
110 W. Jones Rd.
Fostoria, OH 44830
419 - 435 - 2711
Fax 419 - 435 - 2625
www.callies.com

Childs and Albert
24849 Anza Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
805 - 295 - 1900
Fax 805 - 295 - 1905

Cornett Racing Engines
1635 S. Hwy. 27
Somerset, KY 42501
606 - 678 - 5163
Fax 606 - 679 - 5920

Crankshaft Specialists
280 Tillman St.
Memphis, TN 38112
901 - 454 - 0560
Fax 901 - 323 - 7776

Crower Cams and Equipment
3333 Main St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619 - 422 - 1191
800 - 222 - 2267
Fax 619 - 422 - 9067
www.crower.com

Lunati
4770 Lamar ave.
Memphis, TN 38118
901 - 365 - 0950
Fax 901 - 795 - 9411

Pankl Crankshafts
Formerly L.A. Enterprises
16615 Edwards Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
562 - 926 - 0434
Fax 562 - 623 - 9366
www.pankl.com

Velasco's Billet Crankshafts
12422 Benedict Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
310 - 862 - 3110
Fax 310 - 803 - 1221

Sonny Bryant Racing 714-535-2695

Be aware that you may have to wait a long time on a custom crank, even
from places like Eagle or SCAT because the raw forgings are produced in
batches.  I had to wait 9 months for my first 4340 SCAT crank but they are
faster these days.  If I was going custom, I'd Sonny Bryant would be at the
top of my list.

Dan Jones