Oldeskeweltoy knows his stuff and is making me more confident on using a reworked new stock crank.Thanks.... The only thing on the crank is the trigger for the electromotive ignition. That's the way these cars came from Smart Racer, the company that built them.

You're right mate. I've seen the same poor quality here and in Europe. It amazes me the products china produces, for the cost, especially the machined items and from what little knowledge of these Toyota motors and aftermarket parts, I have, I did get the impression that Tomeli, Toda and a couple of...

You are mostly correct. Take a walk through home depot and try to find anything not made in China, not much. Thank god it is made in China because if was made here we couldn't buy it. But you know, go to any good crankshaft grinder and he'll show you a dozen Chinese cranks, some brand new that can't...

I have the big port on there now but I have a ported small port I'm going to try as the guys at the track say they create more torque. Orange rocket lives within an hour of me. I havn't spoke to him yet as I have to decide before I bother people exactly what parts I want; crank, rods and pistons. Ev...

I have seen people on this site selling the longer rod and piston set. That may be a possibility if it means more hp or torque. But I must say I,m nervous about the china stuff. They have come a long way I know and parts are made to US specs. I have to do more research, but I'll keep it in mind.

I've seen those FA cranks you've been selling on the site. Very nice. I'd have to have the oil pump flats milled. I have to think it all through now. Costs are a concern. One more thing. If I did use a new stock crank and aftermarket rods with custom made J+E or mahal pistons (12.1) what would be th...

I'll definitely stay in touch for parts and parts advice. Lets get through Xmas first. I'm not so sure about the Tomei stuff, I think its from china. I'll email you . thanks

I will be reving this motor every lap to 8500-8800 rpm in 4th, twice a lap for 50-70 laps per event. I'd be in trouble if the stock crank let go at that speed. I'll only be making 175HP at the crank if I'm lucky as the rules require a spec engine ( 304 web cams, 12.5 CR, webers and ignition). This e...

Thanks for the info guys. I understand the shortcomings of the lower stock assy and will buy good rods and bolts etc. You're right about the mass of the FA crank. The one I have is much heavier than the stocker. The stock crank is well designed , especially with the rolled radius on the journals. Bu...

Do any of you engine builders out there know of a stock crankshaft that will fit into the 4age 7 rib block that will handle up to approx. 8700 rpm. This is for my WSR that uses the '87 4age, with the 304 web cam,12.5-1 compression and weber carbs. Unbelievable as it may sound I've done hundreds of l...