Stock 455 crankshaft strong enough to machined to 3.0 mains?

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by ap1672, Dec 13, 2015.

  1. ap1672

    ap1672 Silver Level contributor

    Is a STOCK crank strong enough to be machined to 3.0 mains?
    The question really is can a stock crank be used in a 3" main Tomahawk block?

    Allen
     
  2. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Bearing widths are different with the 460 mains.

    I would say no, not as simple as turning down a stock crank.

    If you want to use Buick stuff, then you need the specific Buick main saddle block.. I have a 503 combo going together early next year, and that is basically the 470 internals, with a 4500 bore, in a Buick crank spec Tomahawk block.

    JW
     

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