Anyone have the autozone crankshafts? I tried to search and dint find much. I am getting a new crank, probably from autozone, since i messed my other one up. Also, i read about balancing the rotating assembly was good, will you be able to feel the difference between being balanced and unbalanced. I want to do everything right, i bought the block 2 years ago from Howell, so want to install a new crank myself and save some money. i want to hear from some people who has had a new crank installed, if some are still around. Thanks.
99 RS-T "New bottom end(8.6:1 w/long rods)" Turbonetics 60-1/Portfueler/etc!!!!!
#98703, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 0
if your getting a crank and want to do it right, either get a EAGLE forged crank or if you cant spend that much dough, i dont know if you have a Federated Auto Parts in your state, but if you do, get one a crank from them, they are good quality cranks. DO NOT buy one from autozone!
if you dont have that store in your state, i could see abuot getting a price on one for you since i have tons of them here and i get a discount off parts from them since i work for GM.
#98704, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 1
Get the rotating assembly balanced. It cost me $125 from a local race shop here, they balanced the crank, pistons, rods, and flexplate. My stock crank was 20+ grams out of balance if that says anything.
I can tell you that with urethane filled motor mounts the motor is very smooth and very little vibration can be felt in the car (only slight at idle). I have heard of other people doing the urethane motor mount thing complain of the vibration, I have nothing to complain about with the balanced assembly.
The balancing should also help with motor life. Hope this helps.
#98705, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 2
Thanks, I dont have a federated auto parts here in Georgia where i live, so you can check a price for me if you dont mind, or else i will go dealer. I am gonna balance then, just to be safe and the one i had was balanced so mine as well do this one also.
99 RS-T "New bottom end(8.6:1 w/long rods)" Turbonetics 60-1/Portfueler/etc!!!!!
#98723, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 3
What's wrong with your crank? Can you have it turned at a machine shop (rod or main journal damage)? If so, you could take your crank, rods, pistons, etc, to the machine shop, have them turn the crank & balance everything while you're at it.
~Luke Facebook 1969 Cougar - 11.91 - 380HP 2007 GSXR 750 1999 OZ - SOLD - 15.26 NA - 14.71 on 75 shot
#98728, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 4
Originally posted by cougar694u What's wrong with your crank? Can you have it turned at a machine shop (rod or main journal damage)? If so, you could take your crank, rods, pistons, etc, to the machine shop, have them turn the crank & balance everything while you're at it.
I damaged the crank where the pulleys go on, being dumb and using a wrong tool i tried to pull off my afx udp and the extension got stuck in the crank. I tried to pull it out and it broke in the crank, i have very bad luck with my car.
99 RS-T "New bottom end(8.6:1 w/long rods)" Turbonetics 60-1/Portfueler/etc!!!!!
#98748, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by freddy_00_69
Originally posted by cougar694u What's wrong with your crank? Can you have it turned at a machine shop (rod or main journal damage)? If so, you could take your crank, rods, pistons, etc, to the machine shop, have them turn the crank & balance everything while you're at it.
I damaged the crank where the pulleys go on, being dumb and using a wrong tool i tried to pull off my afx udp and the extension got stuck in the crank. I tried to pull it out and it broke in the crank, i have very bad luck with my car.
A machine shop should be able to fix that, too. Should be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying a new crank, imo.
~Luke Facebook 1969 Cougar - 11.91 - 380HP 2007 GSXR 750 1999 OZ - SOLD - 15.26 NA - 14.71 on 75 shot
#98749, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 6
LOL, I wish i could get a pic for you. It is cut up, i just need a new one. I had to cut off the afx pulley and accidently grinded the crank where the pulley goes onto it.
Eclipse982nrRST-I know NAPA sells one also, would it be a bad idea to buy an autozone or napa crank and have it balanced and checked.
99 RS-T "New bottom end(8.6:1 w/long rods)" Turbonetics 60-1/Portfueler/etc!!!!!
#98756, "RE: Crankshaft question?" In response to Reply # 7 May-15-06 11:39 AM by cougar694u
I'd look at who actually manufactured it. It may even be the same company. If you have it balanced, the only issues you'd have would be manufacturers defects.
I saw the napa one, i may just go autozone and have it checked and balanced. The dealer is $460 plus tax, so i am not paying that much even if i had the money. I just want to get the car running, it was supposed to be painted in june and now this. Also, i am getting the SC61 with the S cover (4 inch inlet). It would be running if it wasnt for my screw up.
99 RS-T "New bottom end(8.6:1 w/long rods)" Turbonetics 60-1/Portfueler/etc!!!!!
I saw the napa one, i may just go autozone and have it checked and balanced. The dealer is $460 plus tax, so i am not paying that much even if i had the money. I just want to get the car running, it was supposed to be painted in june and now this. Also, i am getting the SC61 with the S cover (4 inch inlet). It would be running if it wasnt for my screw up.
I've got a spare crank. As far as I know, it's all good, but I haven't pulled it out yet. It sucked a valve and beat up the head & piston.
~Luke Facebook 1969 Cougar - 11.91 - 380HP 2007 GSXR 750 1999 OZ - SOLD - 15.26 NA - 14.71 on 75 shot
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