$245 CB cranks on TheSamba

Lo Cash John · Post by **Lo Cash John** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:05 pm

Well, I ordered an 82mm VW journal crank yesterday from the guys on TheSamba.
When it gets here, I'm taking it over to Precision Crankshaft here in Jacksonville FL. They owe me a few favors, so I can have the crank totally checked out for free. I'll post here with the results.
I figure for $245 plus S+H it's worth the gamble for a street motor.

Has anyone else bought one yet?

The Burnout King · Post by **The Burnout King** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:38 pm

john, there a good crank, i sold them to the guy who is selling them

vwfye · Post by **vwfye** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:54 pm

heck, the used crank dom sold me is good too! just wish i had the time to actually get around to assembly on the 82x90.5

The Burnout King · Post by **The Burnout King** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:56 pm

hey brian hows the little one doing? better put somthing on that crank so it dont rust away lol

Lo Cash John · Post by **Lo Cash John** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 2:58 pm

Some assembly lube and an engine case would keep it from rusting!

DesiJae · Post by **DesiJae** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:08 pm

I knew you wanted the 82mm...

vdubsinjensen · Post by **vdubsinjensen** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:22 pm

I'm running the CB 84mm w/chevy journals in my 2332motor.3600+ miles so far so good.I had Jake balance it,and it's super smooth.Paul

74 Thing · Post by **74 Thing** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:41 pm

What is the link to this ad?

Mad Manx · Post by **Mad Manx** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:10 pm

I bought 2 of the 84 x chevy cranks just Tuesday, they check out
fine. I have built may engines with CB super cranks and there H
beam rods and have never had a problem. The guy is just down
the street from me so all I had to pay was Ca. tax $530 out the
door for 2 cranks GREAT deal. I luv my 2332

Lo Cash John · Post by **Lo Cash John** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:15 pm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... ?id=107438

maxyboyvw · Post by **maxyboyvw** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 4:39 pm

are these cranks nitrided? cause the price is heckuva lot low for a nitrided crank. might get one myself if anyone confirms this.

ebanezar · Post by **ebanezar** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 5:09 pm

I think the words "nitrided" in the description gives it away.

Mad Manx · Post by **Mad Manx** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 5:10 pm

Yes they are the nitrided ones

wallacelee · Post by **wallacelee** » Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:11 pm

also ordered an 84 chevy and a 78 vw for my friend. Was worried at first, not anymore now.

HE also sells the Super race rods and also MAhle piston sets...good prices.

Hotbugsy · Post by **Hotbugsy** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 1:24 pm

There is only one company making the Bugpack,CB,Century forged cranks. They are ALL THE SAME CRANK. The Nitrated bearing surface is what has driven the cranks through the roof as far as pricing !! Those cranks being offered on the samba and a few other places are the very same cranks . They are a GREAT BUY . I have set a CB and a Bugpack Crank Side by side on the table and there is NO difference. Matter of fact, I had to mark the CB crank so we didn't get them mixed up. I'm thinking of buying a spare Crank or 2 to keep on hand ,just in case the price starts to climb again.