I have never heard anything about this, but would a 7bolt stroker kit with new crank and rod bearings and everything help reduce the chances of crankwalk? or would they still be the same?
#7681, "RE: 7-bolt stroker kits reduce crankwalk??" In response to Reply # 0
I've researched a little on crank walk fixes a while ago. From what I read, it seems this and the "fix" that some places offer have never worked, maybe stretched it's life but not completely stopped it. I would just suggest if you are going to build it, might as well use a 6 bolt and have the piece of mind it won't walk on you.
#7685, "RE: 7-bolt stroker kits reduce crankwalk??" In response to Reply # 4
The recommendation is to NEVER build a 7-bolt block (stroker or not). Why spend all that money when there is no guarantee the crank won't walk even 100 miles after? The only real 'fix' to cw is to do the 6-bolt swap (although they can walk too, just the chances of that happening are miniscule).
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#7687, "RE: 7-bolt stroker kits reduce crankwalk??" In response to Reply # 6
Here something you can maybe try... Theres a DSM shop in Colorado Springs. JackIAT claims hes fixed the crankwalk problem and is doing it with a lifetime guarantee. Might be something to look into. Jack has always been great to me. He did some work on my old 1g and didnt charge for it. Hes also built a lot of trannies for some of the rmdsm bunch and they are happy with them. Check it out and do some research. Not saying he can fix it, but I will say hes a great guy.
#7688, "RE: 7-bolt stroker kits reduce crankwalk??" In response to Reply # 3
Originally posted by destruckeclipse What kit are you talking about? It's always possible to sell the parts you have to make back on the 6 bolt expenses.
have you seen what 7 bolts go for vs. 6 bolts...it would help, but it definitely not going to cover everything.
Honestly though dan, if I were you i'd just do the 6 bolt swap, but i'm waiting for jeff to chime in and say "why are you worried?!?". As far as I can tell, either argument is valid. If your block is stout, friggin build it--extra bolt or not!!
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#7689, "RE: 7-bolt stroker kits reduce crankwalk??" In response to Reply # 8
Originally posted by Vandy420a
Originally posted by destruckeclipse What kit are you talking about? It's always possible to sell the parts you have to make back on the 6 bolt expenses.
have you seen what 7 bolts go for vs. 6 bolts...it would help, but it definitely not going to cover everything. Honestly though dan, if I were you i'd just do the 6 bolt swap, but i'm waiting for jeff to chime in and say "why are you worried?!?". As far as I can tell, either argument is valid. If your block is stout, friggin build it--extra bolt or not!!
I know, but atleast it would be money back in your pocket!
#7690, "RE: 7-bolt stroker kits reduce crankwalk??" In response to Reply # 0
How many miles are on your 7 bolt? Although it would still be safer to do the 6 bolt swap I'd say if your 7 bolt has over 100K on it then it *should* be ok. Most all 7 bolts 'walk within the 30K-60K range.
