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Not sure how or why the debate over over single plane vs dual came up, yet again. The theory over any possible benefits or down side has been beat pretty hard. I have found in all discussions on this matter, especially for street applications, there really is no debate over its relevancy or...

Ok boys. Circumstances and timing as they are, I am putting my single plane crankshaft up for sale. I am NOT abandoning the project as lined out here; DIY 180 Degree/Single plane/Flat plane V-8 crankshaft? - HybridZ ... just putting it on hold for a while. Could be 3-5 years before I pick it...

Glad to hear you got started, I am also very sorry hear that progress has stopped. Were hoping that shop is just experiencing a temporary set back and will be back up and running soon. Keep us posted. That is exactly the reason I am doing it myself. For the sound and as an engine builder...

In all my research on 180 degree cranks to the point of actually acquiring one, from a performance standpoint, RG’s summation matches not only what I recall reading from Smokey, but also from other sources such as my phone conversation with Mr. David Vizard, etc. Single plane cranks offer no...

Small update, I finally acquired a single plane V-8 crankshaft. The only info on it I have is this Billet piece was manufactured in 2000 by Bryant, ran in the late John Lingenfelters Pro Stock Truck engine program. It is a traditional Small Block Chevy crank, 2 piece rear main seal, small...

David gave his blessing to post the E-mail... :thumbsup: Hope this helps... ***edit*** David also wanted me to throw this blurb in as well...

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We posted within one minute of each other... this would be a great reason for the 180 degree crank as well. Don’t let me deter anyone else from pursuing this. I’m awaiting a response from that individual you mentioned… stay tuned…

I did want to add a little more pertaining to the "single plane/180 degree/flat plane" crank vs "180 degree" headers, for use in a GT40. In all my research into actually building a domestic V-8 with a single plane crankshaft, and the little research I have done regarding 180 degree headers, my...

Al Jones, You’re welcome, glad the pics/illustraions helped.:thumbsup:

I’m more or less parroting what Jac Mac stated. I think you might be confusing common pin crank for a flat plane. The v-6 by design realistically can’t be had in a flat plane config, though I guess it could if one really really wanted that. A 90 degree V-6 block with common pin would be odd...

Exactly. I also would like to add that rod to stroke ratio also has a “strong” influence on the 2nd order harmonic as well. Recently had the fine opportunity to talk with Mr David Vizard on the phone for just over an hour and half on the subject of a domestic V-8 single plane crankshaft, (the...

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Just joined and saying "hi". Been intensely researching single plane V-8 crankshafts. Any how, found this forum and thought I'd make use of the newb forum, saying "hi". Thank you, Paul Ruschman

In case some of you might be interested, lots of detailed info, illustrations, etc, regarding single plane V-8 crankshafts for use in SBF and SBC in the link below. Goal of project/s is to acquire a particular exhaust note. Known pros and cons also discussed; DIY 180 Degree/Single plane/Flat...