Forged Crankshaft - Where?

[theCSXmachine]

Where can i find a new forged crankshaft for my 2.2 common block. Or do i even need one? Mine has 80k miles, i'm not sure what condition it's in but I don't want any F-ups when running 30# boost. Is it expensive to have them lightened?

[Shelby VNT]

I'd just the stock forged crank, unless for some reason you'd like to keep all the parts and the number matching block together for a possible resto later in life. The forged cranks from Turbo IIs are all the same. You could always get another.

Lighten a forged crank? Why bother when you could throw in a cast crank and have a lighter rotating assembly? I'd stick with a forged crank. If it's out of round it can be cut and you'll need some oversized bearings, but it's no big deal. I wouldn't bother trying to lighten it at all. I wouldn't bother with anything other then a forged crank either, but alot of guys are running cast cranks and they are handling all the power just fine. I like the idea of some extra piece of mind.

Mopar Peformance used to have some cranks listed in their catalog. I don't remember if they were for the common block though. I'd think you could still buy a new crank from Dodge.

[theCSXmachine]

I dont care about restoration, i'd probably die before i sell this car. I just wanted to replace everything under the hood with new or better parts. And yeah i'll probably stick with forged, i've already got the crank scraper done up for it.

[firebaron90]

not all forged cranks are the same. the 87 and 88 non commom block cranks have a different snout on the crank. will have to be machined down.

Joe