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Old 06-10-2012, 02:42 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by baldlobo View Post
first of all most cranks are cast iron(with steel cranks coming in a close second); anything cast, shouldn't be welded, it will fail.

second most engine blocks and cylinder heads won't/can't be cut down inches(0.050 or less)

you'd have better luck sleeving the block down.
Yes, or maybe leaving some of the cylinders empty.

A smaller engine BUILT as a smaller engine is the best bet.

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