Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
04-10-2008, 04:10 PM
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Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
I'm doing some research for a future build and wanted to know what would be best: A forged crank, or a billet crank? Anyone know the pros and cons of each? This is going to be a 5.4L crank (anyone know what the stroke is? I think 4.415 but am not positive).
Also, what would be the best way to go for pistons and rods? I'm guessing H-beam rods (forged) as well as forged pistons.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Also, what would be the best way to go for pistons and rods? I'm guessing H-beam rods (forged) as well as forged pistons.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
04-10-2008, 04:21 PM
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RE: Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
04-10-2008, 04:29 PM
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RE: Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
ORIGINAL: SINISTER
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
04-10-2008, 04:32 PM
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RE: Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
ORIGINAL: SINISTER
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
04-10-2008, 07:57 PM
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RE: Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
Yeah dude, unless your building something insanely wicked (1200+rwhp), forged is the best. Dont dare get cast ANYTHING if your pushing serious hp. Go to Barnes and Noble and check out the High Performance 4.6L Ford book, it will tell you all you need to know.
04-10-2008, 11:10 PM
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RE: Which would be best... Billet or Forged?
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If remember correctly someone a few years back had a serious setup (probably 1000+hp) and had billet rods and said that he had to change them after so many passes. IMO it's not worth the headaches.
ORIGINAL: SINISTER
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
Yeah, I see that it is expensive, but my plan is to build a pretty mean setup. I've been saving up some money for a while now, and have started to do the research on parts. The whole project is going to be long term, and expensive, but it is something that I have wanted to do for a while now.
The Billet crank I found is pricey. It is the first one I found, but figured I'd ask so see what benefit a Billet crank would have over a regular forged one.
As for my plans, I've been thinking about the 351R block from MMR, with a set of worked 4V heads (or maybe the Ford GT heads or something like that) with custom cams. Maybe 8.5:1 compression, and a set of twin turbos. Then, of course, the rest of the car built to handle it all.
Right now I'm just trying to figure out the motor set-up, then I may get a custom made 6-speed, so I could pick my gearing.
