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<blockquote data-quote="zane" data-source="post: 10007" data-attributes="member: 540617">I will actually be staying with the standard Ford 302 Crank.&nbsp;&nbsp; I have a few friends that actually run machine shops and we took a good look at everything and determined that it was not necessary.&nbsp; &nbsp; Fords 302 cranks are hardened and heat tempered and according to a majority of the sources I have consulted with, they are about the most durable crank out there.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even the machine shops said that machining a 302 crank should really not be necessary as they do not wear because the metal is so hard.&nbsp;&nbsp; An interesting fact from the shops about this too.&nbsp; &nbsp; They both said that for every 1 Ford 302 crank they machine, the will do 7 Chevy 350 cranks.&nbsp;&nbsp; Basically, chevy cranks are a bit softer and wear takes its toll on them more.&nbsp;&nbsp; This comes right from the machine shop managers too.&nbsp; &nbsp; While admittedly, I am more of a Ford person myself, I still respect and enjoy working on any type of vehicle, and do not play the childish games of which is better.&nbsp; &nbsp; This is just a tidbit I learned that I am passing along.The crank I have is rated by Ford to handle about 400 Hp as is, however, I have witnessed on many occasion well over 600 Hp abusing this same type of crank with no problem.&nbsp; &nbsp; Even at the local Ford dealer here, I have discussed this at length with the head mechanic (also a fellow performance nut) and he has said that a standard 302 crank will easily hold up with over 1000Hp.&nbsp; &nbsp; The main concern for potential problems would be the connecting rods, as they are not as durable.Either way, with the standard crank, and if the Keith Black Pistons and Trick Flow rods find thier way inside- I should have no problem with the bottom end of the engine.That is where my main concern is right now, and what is making me hesitate about adding the NOS.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Either way, my power goals are still between 400-450Hp without any type of forced induction.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I have accomplished this before on my old Thunderbird, so it should not be a problem here either.BTW- I have access to a 440 hemi right now if anyone is interested! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.giftake it easy,-zane</blockquote>

[QUOTE="zane, post: 10007, member: 540617"] I will actually be staying with the standard Ford 302 Crank. I have a few friends that actually run machine shops and we took a good look at everything and determined that it was not necessary. Fords 302 cranks are hardened and heat tempered and according to a majority of the sources I have consulted with, they are about the most durable crank out there. Even the machine shops said that machining a 302 crank should really not be necessary as they do not wear because the metal is so hard. An interesting fact from the shops about this too. They both said that for every 1 Ford 302 crank they machine, the will do 7 Chevy 350 cranks. Basically, chevy cranks are a bit softer and wear takes its toll on them more. This comes right from the machine shop managers too. While admittedly, I am more of a Ford person myself, I still respect and enjoy working on any type of vehicle, and do not play the childish games of which is better. This is just a tidbit I learned that I am passing along. The crank I have is rated by Ford to handle about 400 Hp as is, however, I have witnessed on many occasion well over 600 Hp abusing this same type of crank with no problem. Even at the local Ford dealer here, I have discussed this at length with the head mechanic (also a fellow performance nut) and he has said that a standard 302 crank will easily hold up with over 1000Hp. The main concern for potential problems would be the connecting rods, as they are not as durable. Either way, with the standard crank, and if the Keith Black Pistons and Trick Flow rods find thier way inside- I should have no problem with the bottom end of the engine. That is where my main concern is right now, and what is making me hesitate about adding the NOS. Either way, my power goals are still between 400-450Hp without any type of forced induction. I have accomplished this before on my old Thunderbird, so it should not be a problem here either. BTW- I have access to a 440 hemi right now if anyone is interested! [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif[/IMG] take it easy, -zane [/QUOTE]

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