[paseo]

anyone know the advantages of an undersized crankshaft....im at a loss on this one

[02ztsian]

By undersized what do you mean? Undersize crank journals, lightened crank or offset-ground crank? Undersize journals free up HP due to reduced friction (less total bearing surface) and less distance for the crank surface to travel; lightened crank will spin quicker (rev faster) but can nose over in top gear due to lost inertia; offset ground will increase displacement and increase compression (if the crank throw is increased). These are all old hot rodding tricks and apply to 4's as well as V-8's. Hope this helps.

[Clutch]

When your refering to an undersized crank, is someone else asking you if you want this?

If your rebuilding an engine, you can have the crank polished/machined down (making it undersized) and then you would make up the difference with thicker (oversized) bearings when you put the engine back together.

I hope this helps. :unsure:

~ Clutch