Looking for a forged steel crank shaft.

desideriodomini · 02-04-2008

Does anyone know where I can find a forged steel crank shaft for my 429 big block? It is a '71 two bolt main. I have been able to find stock iron cranks, but have had no luck looking for forged steel.

Desiderio Domini

cindys_sn95 · 02-04-2008

lunati,cola,callies,scat.the factory 429 crank is very strong.do you need a 4340?

**EagleAutosports** · 02-04-2008

Yup, those are some good names to go with. And the 429 crank is plenty strong, whatcha building with it... street engine or race?

desideriodomini · 02-05-2008

Thanks, I will try those out. The engine is going in my '79 Cobra. It is going to be a heavy street/strip car. I plan on putting a lot of nitrous through it for the "strip" part so I can keep the car as streetable as possible.
Is it possible that the stock crank will handle it? I'm not very familiar with Ford engines. I have always been a chevy guy (nobody hit me), but I got ahold of a couple of mustangs and am going to do something with them.

Thanks, Desiderio Domini