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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ibd2328
Somone needs to pick up this 4R70 out of my drive way.
I'm sure jackedup00 could use an extra one. Bet the kid has a 38 lb right foot.
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ibd2328
Its forged.
I thought another way to tell was only forged were 8 bolt cranks. Cast was six
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport
I thought another way to tell was only forged were 8 bolt cranks. Cast was six
I think the Romeo engines had the 6bolt forged as well. Not sure.
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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Well anywho, that's an 8 bolt forged so it's good for like 1200hp
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport
Well anywho, that's an 8 bolt forged so it's good for like 1200hp
He's not gonna break it. No worries Dave
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 12:19 AM
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Well i did some more research and there is definetly a cast and forged variant of the 8 bolt crank.

There is some conflicting information out there:

Im still convinced it's cast. Im looking for some concrete evidence before i commit to this crank.

http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/u...Number=2080700
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4dave
Well i did some more research and there is definetly a cast and forged variant of the 8 bolt crank. There is some conflicting information out there: Im still convinced it's cast. Im looking for some concrete evidence before i commit to this crank. http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/u...Number=2080700

It's forged bud. Take a pic of the parting lines.
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4dave
Well i did some more research and there is definetly a cast and forged variant of the 8 bolt crank.

There is some conflicting information out there:

Im still convinced it's cast. Im looking for some concrete evidence before i commit to this crank.

http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/u...Number=2080700

Ding it with a hammer. Thud means its cast. If it dings = forged.

WF is their forging plant.
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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[MENTION=52877]4x4dave[/MENTION]

Look at the part #
5.4 forged steel crank
F75Z-6303-AC
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