Crank Trued and Welded

[Dinner]

I am thinking about getting my cylinders ported this winter. Probably an all around port or mid-high port. Do i HAVE to get the crank trued and welded, or is it just a good idea. And how much does it usually cost?

 

Thanks

 

Dinner :beer:

[Bansh-eman]

no you dont HAVE to but its a very good idea if its not done... cranks are notoriouse for splitting.

[Ultimateduner]

I agree its not necessary but if you have your banshee apart you might as well if you have the money. (under $100 I think)

[Dinner]

Will a any old shop do it, or will i have to look around to find someone.

[dajogejr]

I'd rather trust mine to a builder and pay a few bucks more. Sure...anyone can weld, but doing it right from a builder is really the better way.

 

I'd say you should be able to have that done for under 100 including shipping....

[trex banshee]

Yes I would get it done if I were you, I have split two recently that were coming apart. And the local shop that does all of mine is 55 dollars.

Edited August 20, 2006 by trex banshee

[Ducman]

It would cost a bit more but I would ship the whole motor to a builder, have the case port matched and the crank trued/welded while you were at it and let them tear down and rebuild the motor. Or if your on a tight budget, you could not get the crank trued and just take the cylinders off to get them ported and leave the motor in the frame. It would be a good idea to get the crank trued and welded through.

[Dinner]

I think all im going to do is get porting done and the crank trued and welded. Don't feel like sending the whole motor out :baseball_sweat: All i got to do is find someone around my place what does true and weld cranks.

[CadillacBanshee]

I would say yes, you have to have idt trued and welded. My crank split and i had to buy a new one that was already trued and welded. It was EXPENSIVE!!!!