New or used Crankshaft?

[squeakfinder]

I'm trying to decide if I should buy a used steel crank for a $150.00 and have it ground for another $90.00. Or buy a new one. Anybody know of a good source for new 440 cranks? What the costs are?
I see them listed at 440source for $499.00 but don't know anything about them.  I've also heard to stay away from the brands that are made in China.

[firefighter3931]

Guys ; 440Source cranks & rods are manufactured/machined in China. 


Ron

[Bandit72]

really? i always thought they were made in here.....news to me, sorry for the mis-information

[Nacho-RT74]

I would love to get a used 440 crank on $150 down here, no matter if casted or forged. Casted to keep my actually damper/pulley setup, or forged if crank does come with that.

[squeakfinder]

Well, I miked the used steel crank I was looking at buying today. Supposed to have come out of a 69 station wagon. I couldn't believe the crank and rod journals are within factory specs so I went ahead and bought it. 

[Chryco Psycho]

good deal !