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Seems the crank intended for my Dio Tipo Buick 225 V6 and CR Saginaw in a TR4 chassis build has nicks in some of the rod journals.
Finding a replacement is being more difficult than expected.

So what do I chance across?
An NOS billet Moldex 225 odd-fire crankshaft!
And the Carrillo rods to complete it.
Which of course would require new pistons since the cheap cast versions would be a waste.

Scary thing about this is that I am actually considering doing it.
Maybe barely affordable, if I take advantage of the new CC temporary low interest rate.

Here is the bottom line question since this is supposed to be a build for eventual resale.
Am I more likely to see a faster and more lucrative sale with the trick engine using these parts than I would with stock crank/rods and mundane cast no-name pistons?

HP may increase significantly, if I can put together a sufficient valve-train and cam safe RPM will certainly go up.

Hope has been that I might get this build on BAT, part of why I have been careful to use only period correct parts to match the vintage vibe of the body and chassis. Yes, Moldex has been around a long time so is acceptable.

I recall some members have sold multiple cars, hopefully at a profit.
Some of you have done BAT too.

Thoughts?

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Question 743? Why would you be married to an older odd fire when newer 3.8 engines are dirt cheap and 4.1 is only a few bucks more? You could get either one for way less than the price of the rods.
Davew

I don't know about the processes or the prices, but there are companies that will build up your old crank and re-machine if necessary. Have you looked into that?

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Completed car has to retain a 60's Sports-Racer theme.
Vintage or accurate vintage replica's seem to sell higher and faster than modern build "Kit Car's".
So I have old SW gauges, a TR4 chassis, the odd-fire V6, and a close ratio Saginaw four speed.
Even-fire V6 is just a tad too new.
I have 231's for other builds but I want this one to be odd-fire, partially for the unique sound.
Have to set it apart from other builds.
Going to make the seller an offer, which may be rejected.

EDIT: Offer made. NOS parts so not paying full retail if the offer is accepted.

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Not sure if this is "Hot Damn" or "Oh Damn"?
It seems my offer is being accepted!
So getting ultimate parts for a little over half of current retail.
Of course I will not be doing that well for the custom forged pistons.
May now have to complete this car to meet track specs, but which .Org to go for?

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Bought!
3.6 Stroke, so that makes the engine a 245".
Never built a "Stroker" before.

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