The offset 2.9 crank is probably as cheap as you can go and one saving is
that you can use 350 pistons with lots of compression choices with 6 inch
rods which are pretty common. That same crank in a 305 block would make an
"E" motor with the same rods length.
Bob in Canada
t 03:46 PM 29/08/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>But don't forget that you have to do something with the rod length or piston
>pin placement with an offset ground crank.
>It is still probably the least expensive way to go, but you have to have at
>least one 'non-stock' dimension to make it work.
>
>And, on another issue, you can't run a 3-inch crank with a .030 overbore
>because it is too big (306+ cubes).
>You can run .020 overbore (304.6 cubes) but it is cutting it pretty close.
>The advantage I see with the offset ground crank is that you can run a .030
>overbore, which makes it easier to find a block (and maybe even get some
>pistons that don't cost an arm and a leg).
>
>David
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