You are correct about the crank costs. But, you have the capability to get billet cranks really light. TF cranks typically weigh 70-80 lbs. but you can get BB cranks really light---in the mid 40 lb. range. And the SB cranks get really light---in the mid 30s lbs. It depends on your application and the pocketbook.

ok now since we've got the forged and billet cranks covered..what would be a good crank to run in this type of build..n/a about 2200/2500 lbs?? the car will be a full chasiss car...he also got a price for a billet i think it was in the 1500/2000 range..but as said if you dont need that for the build its money that could be used on other good parts ..also have to have key way lifters who makes those and whats best?? sorry for all the ?? guys just helping a buddy out..thanks mike

I thought I covered this in crankshaft 101. LOL

If you can get what you need(stroke, counterweight design and pin sizing) in a forged crank get it. If not you need a billet crank. Folks run billet cranks when they want to get a ultralite crank or trick counterweights that are not available in forged. My 3.800" stroke small block crank is 37 pounds. Don't think you're gonna buy a forged crank that light. Never saw a Winberg forged crank, don't see them available in their 2011 catalog either.

I run a billet Crower ultralite right now because it was a deal when I put this thing together. The last two cranks were billet because 4.125" was not available back when I bought those cranks. I replaced one with a 4.00" Mopar and changed the pistons so I could keep my expensive LA Enterprises Kryptonite to make another engine. $700 vs $3,800. Mopar guys are too cheap to pay anything for used engines and I needed the crank. Wish I could do this in my current engine as I could sell the crank for a good portion of what I am willing to take for the engine.

Asked the question of Winberg before----they don't do forged cranks. Even though I have been a Bryant guy for years, I really do like Winberg with their center counterweights. It gives me a warmer, fuzzy feeling at the RPMs we turn.