Samckitt
12-10-2010, 06:42 AM
Was nosing through the Pace performance website the other day & am curious why this crank costs so much:
Our new LSX crankshafts are make from 4340 forged steel (most production LS cranks are cast) and have generous fillets. GM Performance Parts' new LSX forged crankshafts deliver exceptional strength and durability, whether you're building a formidable Fourth-Gen Camaro or late-model GTO for the street. Additional features include:
2.100" rod journals
8-bolt flexplate/flywheel pattern
Comes with 58X reluctor wheel
Reluctor wheel can be swapped for use with LS1/LS2/LS6 controller
Designed for internal balancing (must be balanced prior to use in engine)
Requires the use of chamfered rods (see our LSX connecting rod selection)
4340 premium steel
3.622" stroke
Requires balancing
8-bolt flexplate/flywheel required
Product Details »
Item # 19170388
Brand: GM Performance Parts (http://paceperformance.com/b-5025-gm-performance-parts.html)
Weight: 50.0 lbs.
Availability: Available
Condition: New
Price is $9,999.99
Our new LSX crankshafts are make from 4340 forged steel (most production LS cranks are cast) and have generous fillets. GM Performance Parts' new LSX forged crankshafts deliver exceptional strength and durability, whether you're building a formidable Fourth-Gen Camaro or late-model GTO for the street. Additional features include:
2.100" rod journals
8-bolt flexplate/flywheel pattern
Comes with 58X reluctor wheel
Reluctor wheel can be swapped for use with LS1/LS2/LS6 controller
Designed for internal balancing (must be balanced prior to use in engine)
Requires the use of chamfered rods (see our LSX connecting rod selection)
4340 premium steel
3.622" stroke
Requires balancing
8-bolt flexplate/flywheel required
Product Details »
Item # 19170388
Brand: GM Performance Parts (http://paceperformance.com/b-5025-gm-performance-parts.html)
Weight: 50.0 lbs.
Availability: Available
Condition: New
Price is $9,999.99