Originally Posted by
ajamesc
Yes that block dose take a standard crank but would you go to the extreme of a modern alloy block and fit a 20 year old crank?
Lets face it...the standard crank is pretty damn strong, so if it is in good order and within power goals....why not ?
Obviously there are those who favour expensive brand names, but there are cheaper brand names out there who make cranks too if they wanted new.
It's easy to get carried away and buying new parts....when a lot of the time if it aint broke...and aint gona break, dont fix it !
How many actually have broken a standard crank through the only fault being it was inadequate ?
One good advantage of S&J, is that they offer a proper tall block ? No messing about there..and of course less weight is always a bonus
But then head goes up, exhaust ports and fitment issues that can surround that. Nothing a bit of time and labour cant sort though