351 block race prep work

[DirtKing]

balancing is done using the crank, flywheel and harmonic damper. Make sure they use a torque plate when they hone your block.(this simulates the clamping force of your cylinder heads...they actually distort the block. the other procedures you mention are standard with most reputable shops. I'd go with eagle h beam rods and je pistons. I had my crank crossdrilled and nitrided. 351 cranks have HUGE mains so they need all the oiling they can get. I also had the main journals cut for larger bearings. Running a good main girdle is a good idea too. I went with dss. Make sure you stud everything of course. I'm building mine for 600hp, so you may not want to get AS extreme, but overbuilding will never hurt you and it's alot cheaper than building a new one 'cause you compromised.

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