A Slice of Wedge
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The crankshaft will be offset ground, and Nelson explains why. "I bought a new 'blem' crank from Eagle that had been turned .010/.010 on the rod and main bearing surfaces already, and then I offset ground the journals from the Mopar factory dimension (2.375-inch) to a big-block Chevy size (2.2-inch). This will result in a 3.905-inch stroke."For readers with intentions of custom machining their cranks, or for those looking to save a few bucks on a new crank, the "blem" angle is a hot tip. Often, manufacturers have parts like this available, but you have to ask. View Related Article
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Ford Mustang Research
Consider the Ford Mustang for your next new car, and browse reviews featuring information on test drives, comparisons, options and features. The 2010 Mustang has fuel economy of 20 mpg, and comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Other similar vehicles are the Chevy Camaro and the Pontica GTO.
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