6/29/09 - Fuel System Flow Testing - Ohio Crankshaft offers complete fuel system service for supercharged and injected engines. Read more on our new specialty services page.
6/29/09 - July 4th Weekend - We will be closed Friday - Sunday.
6/23/09 - More Letters - Visit the Ohio Crank letters page to view letters and testimonials from happy clients. Our latest from Vince Gareau from north of the border says, "Just wanted to thank you for your great service your company is truly a class act , We received the damper over night & ran the car this past weekend this 620 has been a pleasure to own".
6/20/09 Second Annual OHIO CRANKSHAFT NO BOX NATIONALS brought some great racing and sunny skies! - READ MORE -
6/20/09 - Need a 620? - Current inventory: 1 in stock, ready to ship.
6/19/09 - Hemi/440 Crank Overstock - We have a limited overstock supply of Hemi cranks. See our RacingJunk special section.
6/18/09 - *NEW* Pump Gas SB Chevy Rotating Assemblies - Available in 421 and 434 Cubic inch designs, the new Ohio Crank combinations are featured in the SBC rotating assemblies page. With Ohio Crankshaft 4340 cranks and our own line of H-beam rods, see details on the kits starting at $1695.
6/14/09 Lifter Bushings - All blocks are now available with CNC machined lifter bushings in all popular sizes. This is a very worthwhile option.
Take the Ohio Crank Shop Tour to look around our shop's state-of-the-art equipment.
6/11/09 - Back in Stock - Pontiac 4340 steel 400 main, 3.75" stroke cranks. These are steel replacement cranks for 400 engines. Quantity is limited.
6/11/09 - 763 Prototype For Sale - The original 763, built for the PRI show, dyno tests, magazine articles, etc. is now for sale at a reduced price. Possible small sponsorship available. Call for info. See much more information on the 763 on the Ohio Crankshaft.com engines page. Also see the latest exclusive National Dragster ad for the 763 on the Ohio Crank Media Page.
6/11/09 - Billet Cranks - Due to unexpectedly good sales, we are out of some numbers, but should everything back in stock in the next 4 weeks.
This is a genuine GMR all aluminum trailer. In very good condition. Living Quarters with 2 beds on the deck, AC with heat, sattelite dish, toilet with hand shower, micro wave, nice cabinets, etc. Cargo area also with AC, Lista, lots of good cabinets, Pit Pal, air compressor, engine changer and electric rear door.
6/8/09 - Nice 50' LQ GMR Trailer - We have sold the truck and trailer needs to go. An all aluminum GMR with living quarters. (more)
$32,000 REDUCED $29500
Truck is sold, need to move the trailer.
Has a very nice 48'X11' roll up awning that stores on the roof. Quick setup. All Michelin tires in good shape. Includes a large roll out carrier for tires, fuel jugs, etc. We hauled a P/M Corvette, golf cart, and all parts to race nationally.
Trailer also has an Onan generator, but we have not used it in several years as we had a separate generator. It cranks over good but did not start, would probably need fresh gas, etc.
Call Scott or Stan with offers and trades 800.333.7113 or see more details with the RacingJunk.com ad.
6/2/09 - FREE SHIPPING - 48 States, All orders placed between 6/05 and 6/19. See our "Stimulus" National Dragster Advertisement in our media and advertisements section.
6/2/09 - He's Back! - Scott has recovered from his operation and is back working full time.
5/20/09 - Coming Soon! The 2009 Ohio Crankshaft No Box Nationals - The June 12-14, 2009 flyer is on our media page. Make sure to make plans now for the big Bunker Hill $7500 to win each day event.
For more info or to be placed on the event mailing list, call: 317-408-8788
5/7/09 - ATTABOY - Turbo Brad Personett 5.95 at 250 mph - With an Ohio Crankshaft billet Hemi crankshaft. Just wait until they "really" get it figured out. - see more on the the Ohio Crank ATTABOY Page.
5/7/09 - Something you don't see everyday - Ohio Crank performs specialized machine work on exotic engine components for antique, exotic and agricultural performance like line boring a 12 cylinder Allison block in our shop.
5/6/09 - Andy McCoy to drive again at
Bristol - Race car builder Andy McCoy will fill in again at Bristol for Scott Ray - stop by the Ohio Crank Pro/Modified Page for more team info.
5/5/09 - Export Experts - We probably aren't "experts" but we do ship all over the world. We can arrange the shipping, customs, and other paper work.
Also make sure to visit our worldwide page.
4/23/09 - ATTAGIRL - Michelle Furr dominates at Bristol - Michelle went 8 tough rounds against the best east coast racers for a big win at Bristol Dragway. Over the winter the Furr team had Ohio Crankshaft rebuild their trusty 555 into a new 565. At that time the engine was completely dyno tested and tuned. Michelle has been a threat at every race this year, going rounds every week. In the final she was .003 on the tree and .001 over her dial, that's money in the bank! See the Ohio Crank winner's circles at their ATTABOY page.
4/14/09 - Indy Cylinder Head - Ohio Crankshaft now has the complete line of Indy Cylinder Head parts available to add to our Chrysler short blocks.
4/9/09 - Scott Ray Update - Doin' good, back to work part time.
4/9/09 - Close Out of Profiler Heads and Manifolds - One set of 12 degree heads, and several manifolds left. CALL !!
4/8/09 - Specials Page - New, overstock and used engines and components from the shop and the racing team. We have only our 51' GMR trailer - one of the last built by Greg Moss. Call Stan or Scott for more info 800-333-7113 see more details on our specials page.
3/24/09 Aluminum Blocks Special Pricing - We have received reduced pricing on some of the most popular World blocks. This is the ideal time to get some weight off with an aluminum motor. Call for specifics.
3/23/09 - See RacingJunk.com Specials - See crankshaft, engine and shortblock deal links to our racingjunk.com features on the Ohio Crank Website Specials page.
3/18/09 Ad updates - Stop by the Ohio Crank Media Page and see the latest advertisements and specials as seen in National Dragster, Drag Racer Magazine and Drag Illustrated.
3/9/09 ATTABOY BUCKY - Bucky Austin wins Bakersfield March Meet 2009, Bucky set low ET of every round including overall records of 5.833 ET and 243.63 MPH record.
Visit the Ohio Crank Attaboy Page to see our latest winners.
3/3/09 Needanenginetoday? - We have several complete and ready to ship.
2/25/09 - Scott Ray Update - Scott suffered a heart attack on Sunday, and underwent bypass surgery on Monday. The operation went well and he is up and walking. A full recovery is expected, he will be back at work on a limited schedule soon and plans to be ready to race again in 3 months..
2/20/09 - Nice Truck and Trailer combo
for sale - Truck Sold - 2006 Chevrolet 7500 with a 51' GMR trailer - one of the last built by Greg Moss. Call Stan or Scott for more info 800-333-7113 see more details with the RacingJunk.com ad.
2/19/09 - Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge to run at NHRA events - As part of a three-year deal through 2011 , Get Screened America will run Pro Mod Challenge exhibitions at 10 NHRA national 2009 events in Gainesville, Houston, Madison, Bristol, Topeka, Englishtown, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Richmond, and Las Vegas.
“NHRA is excited to announce a deal to stage Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge presented by ProCare Rx exhibitions at our national events through the year 2011,” said John Siragusa, NHRA senior director of sales & business development.
1/26/09 - 1560 HP on Moonshine - Just finished this project. Big Block Chevrolet with ProCharger made 1560HP on E85 fuel.
1/13/09 - Ohio Crankshaft partners with Lucky Dog Racing - Ohio Crank is proud to announce their partnership with 2007 IHRA Hot Rod World Champion Damien Hazelton. The Lucky Dog Racing 1992 Camaro will be equipped with a new Ohio Crank 421 Small Block Chevy.
1/12/09 - New 763 on the dyno - 1500 HP on motor / 2048HP on N2O - Brodix 5" bore center block with 11.2 deck, Brodix CNC heads, Comp Cams 55mm roller cam, Jesel lifters, belt drive, rockers, 5.5" Ohio Crankshaft custom crank, See much more information on the 763 on the Ohio Crankshaft.com engines page. Also see the latest exclusive National Dragster ad for the 763 on the Ohio Crank Media Page.
1/7/09 EuroPower - Noted German engine builder Thomas Engelage will visit the U.S. this month to work with Ohio Crankshaft on building a Pro Charged BBC on E85. Watch for a full report on this interesting project.
12/29/09 - Merlin III block clearance - We have a limited number of ready to assemble Merlin III blocks. Bored to 4.5", cam bearings and freeze plugs installed, available in 9.8" and 10.2". On clearance for $1995
12/10/08 to 12/31/08 - VIEW THE OHIO CRANKSHAFT YEAR END OVERSTOCK CLEARANCE GOING ON NOW - Expired - Our very special sale event going on now to December 31st, 2008 for huge savings on special clearance items.
12/4/08 - ATTABOY Scott Taylor and Mike Cameron - The latest news from Scott Taylor is his news that he and his Ohio Crank 468 Big Block Chevy went all the way to the #2 in Pro/Footbrake points for the King of the Coast bracket racing series. The kicker is that Scott's own Ohio Crank 434 small block Chevy won the championship in Mike Cameron's Chevelle. Read More testimonial from Scott on the Racer's Letters page.
12/2/08 - Update On The Ohio Crankshaft / DRO Top Dragster - Visit the Drag Racing Online Project Dragster page to see the latest on the Ohio Crank powered dragster.
Jok Nicholson says "I couldn't ask for a better engine that makes this much power and is so easy on parts. It’s all motor, no nitrous. I can run 7.30s shifting at 6700 rpms and not even reach 7000 rpm at the stripe."
11/27/08 - ATTABOY Gary Spencer - With his performance recently featured in the latest Hot Rod Magazine, Gary Spencer set a A/CFALT record during the 60th annual Bonneville Speed Trials. The Ohio Crank BB short block hit 248.125 MPH in the 1971 Camaro. See more on the Gary and his Camaro in the ATTABOY pages.
11/24/08 - Write Your Congressman - Tell him or her that you support the Crankshaft Bailout Plan!
11/19/08 - Need a 620? - Current inventory: 1 in stock, ready to ship
11/18/08 - Turkey Day - We will be closed Thursday and Friday. Enjoy the holiday.
11/6/08 - Time To Rebuild 'em - Winter rebuilds are starting to come in. If you need help with getting a motor shipped, we can handle all of the arrangements.
11/6/08 - Visit Ohio Crankshaft at the PRI Show - Visit us at booths 3940/3942
11/6/08 - Scott Ray finishes #6 in NHRA Pro/Modified - Scott ended the year #6 in the Jegs Pro Mod Challenge. The Andy McCoy Race Car ran a best ET of 5.91 and speed of 241 mph, with one final round and two semis.
10/18/08 ATTABOY - Kent Sessoms , Back to Back Outerbanks Speedway Top Eliminator Champion - "I purchased a 555 shortblock from Ohio Crankshaft two years ago. I have won Top Champion 2 years in a row at Outerbanks Speedway." Kudos to Kent and more at our ATTABOY page
10/10/08 ATTABOY - Michael Brown wins Atlanta - Michael (complete with Ohio Crank T-shirt!) won the final 2008 Summit Series race at Atlanta, with Ohio Crankshaft power.
9/24/08 - *NEW* Pump Gas SB Chevy Rotating Assemblies - Available in 421 and 434 Cubic inch designs, the new Ohio Crank combinations are featured in the SBC rotating assemblies page. With Ohio Crankshaft 4340 cranks and our own line of H-beam rods, see details on the kits starting at $1695.
9/10/08 - New Driver, Same Results - After Connie Rudy scored a runner up at IHRA Martin, Tony Elrod took over the driving duties at Epping and won the class. The Rudy Gremlin uses an Ohio Crankshaft 555
9/5/08 ATTABOY - Gary Spencer 250 MPH !!! - Gary set the record in his class at 250.704 with an Ohio Crankshaft BBC short block.
9/1/08 Ryan Tyree Testimonial - Dear Scott: Just wanted to say thanks for building an excellent short block. I have one of your 383 rotating assemblies that Chip and your guys assembled in my 67 Camaro. I finished 2nd in points at Edgewater Sports Park this year, after getting a late start. My 383 runs low 12's with a set of stock Vortech heads and a .467/.490 lift hydraulic cam in a 3200 lb. car.Also, I was very impressed that you were able to assemble my short block in less than two weeks. I will definitely be back for my next engine!
Thanks,
Ryan Tyree, Trenton, Ohio NHRA E349
8/12/08 Congrats to Rusty Cook and Connie Rudy - Rusty Cook won Super Rod and Connie Rudy was runner-up in the Hot Rod category at the IHRA divisional race at Martin Michigan.
7/30/08 - Project 620 Check it out at maxchevy.com's 620 Project Chevy pages.
7/22/08 - Clearance Specials - Visit the website specials page. Get a sneak peak at our August 1st ad in National Dragster and our long list of limited time clearance products.
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7/21/08 - HEMI for Nostalgia Super Stock - Just finished for customer. Pretty cool.
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7/21/08 - Short Blocks Ready To Ship - Several 555 and 434 ready to ship out.
7/21/08 - Summer Clearance and Overstock Sale - Watch our website, and the Aug. 1 issue of National Dragster.
6/27/08 - *NEW* Dart SHP Shortblocks - The Dart SHP 400 Chevy blocks are now in stock. See our Ohio Crank short blocks page with assembled and unassembled short blocks starting at $2945.
6/25/08 - Scott Ray's wild ride! - Kudos are all over the internet about Team Ohio Crank's Pro/Mod Corvette and the great save Scott made keeping the car off of the walls at Englishtown. Check out the Pro/Mod Team Page for links to photo and video footage!
6/24/08 - ATTAGIRL - Kathy Fisher Runner Up at Budds Creek - Driving the Performance By Fisher Quick Rod dragster, using Ohio Crankshaft components, Kathy raced to the final round in the IHRA race at Budds Creek.See more on the Attaboy pages of ohiocrank.com
6/11/08 - NEW Chrysler Small Block Crankshafts - After a long wait, we now have 4340 4" stroke forged cranks ready to ship, in both 340 and 360 main sizes. Will also have the 4.1" for the 425 engine kits ready very soon.
6/9/08 NEW 447 Small Block Chevy in stock - Ready to ship. For more information click on the complete engine page.
6/8/08 Aluminum 555 Short Block in stock - One ready to ship, built with Merlin X, JE 14.5-1 pistons, I-beam rods and centerweighted crankshaft. $6895
6/2/08 - Attaboy! - A win for the home team - Chip Heindl, engine assembler in our shop, won the Quick 8 at Muncie Dragway. The first race for Chip's new Ohio Crank 555 shortblock.
5/27/08 Hemi Rod Sale - 4340 H-beam Hemi rods, with ARP 2000 bolts
$395 - Limited amount
5/26/08 Chevrolet Roller Rockers - All sizes back in stock
5/25/08 NEW BBC 5" Forged Crank - Build a 665 without buying a high $$$ custom crank. In stock now for only $695
5/22/08 Engine Project News - Drag Racing Online's project dragsters is making their competition debut with the 620-inch Ohio Crankshaft/World Products/Chevy-powered dragster netting 7.60’s while the DRO "Project 4-Link" sported it's new Ohio Crankshaft/World Products Mopar-engine turning in a best of 7.57/171.00 mph. See more on the Drag Racing Online direct news link.
** Update 5/26/08 ** Nicholson reaches T/D Finals - In the first NHRA outing this year, Andy Nicholson went to the LODRS finals at Brainerd, MN. Read more at the Ohio Crank Attaboy Page.
5/21/08 Free Chrysler Aluminum Rod Upgrade - Two Chrysler 440/499 kits available
5/14/08 Northwest Hitter Wins Again - Bucky Austin and Steve Plueger win the Funny Car Fever at Tucson using the Ohio Crankshaft Nostalgia Nitro crankshaft.
Visit the Ohio Crank Attaboy Page to see our latest winners.
5/12/08 PayPal - We can now bill to your PayPal account.
5/12/08 Bigger n' Bigger - New 763 cu. in. will be ready in about 6 weeks. This will be a 5" bore center, Brodix motor with all the latest technology, including a Shannon Jenkins/Speedtech CNC intake manifold and nitrous system.
5/7/08 Eric Bowling wins big $$$ at the Ohio Crankshaft No Box Nationals - View next years June 12-14, 2009 flyer on our media page. - READ MORE -
4/30/08 New Dart SBC Shortblocks - We have the new Dart SPH 400 blocks coming in 2 weeks, a great new part for an economical 406
4/30/08 Roller Rockers - We have sold out of several numbers on our components page, but will have all of the popular ones back in stock in about 3 weeks.
4/29/08 New 440/511 MOPAR shortblocks - Check the MOPAR shortblock page for some of our new combinations.
4/22/08 Need A 620? - We have one complete, ready to ship today.
4/22/08 Pontiac Rod Bearings - Clevite/Mahle has a new Pontiac rod bearing number CB758HXN that is .040" narrower. Works on cranks with bigger radius.
4/18/08 Mopar to Ya ! - Chrysler engine sales have been really expanding and we have upgraded our dyno with new 440 and Hemi headers, as well as new Air/Fuel sensors. Check out the Drag Racing Online magazine 440/572 project coming soon on their website.
4/18/08 How Cool Is This? - Click on the new practice tree feature on the upper right column, see if you are as sharp as you tell everybody. Pro Tree version coming soon.
4/11/08 New 565 Engine Combination - Check out the updated 1000 horsepower 565 Big Block Chevy in our featured engines page. This engine has the very best components including 12 degree Profiler heads w/ Victory Ti valves, JE pistons, Ohio Crank forged aluminum rods and much more.
4/9/08 Export Experts - We probably really are not "experts" but we do ship all over the world. Our export department can arrange shipment by air or sea, and handle all of the paper work.
4/9/08 Aluminum Rods - The Ohio Crankshaft aluminum rod has been a real success. This rod is our exclusive design, CNC machined from a forging, with ARP 2000 bolts standard. The finish machining is completely done in house, and several sets have been tested on our dyno. A large forging order was placed this week, and while all sizes are in stock now, we may be out of a couple of numbers for a short while. Visit our aluminum rod page for sizes and prices.
4/9/08 Drag Racing Online Project Engines - Dyno testing started today on the 620 Chevrolet and 572 Mopar engines built for Drag Racing Online project articles. Look for results soon
on dragracingonline
4/2/08 We've Got Mail! - I wanted to say thank you SO very much for the effort to bring my parts, and even before that, you took about 20 of my calls without hesitation, before I even indicated that I was going to make an order, were very polite and knowledgeable, answered all my questions and helped me all along the way during the process. - See Suni's complete letter in the Ohio Crankshaft Racer's Letters Page.
3/24/08 Big Block Chevy Billet Crank Blem Specials - We have a 4.5" stroke crankshaft that is .010 on the mains, $795 and a 4.25" stroke set up for blower application with 2 extra keyways and 1/2" flywheel bolts, is turned 10/10 $795. - Make sure to visit ohiocrank.com web special page
3/3/08 Pontiac 4340 Cranks back in stock - At this time we have all 4340 crankshafts in stock except 4" stroke.
3/2/08 NEW !! Ohio Crankshaft Ebay Outlet Store - We are moving all of our blems, overstocks, specials, etc to our new ebay store. This will give our customers 24 hour access to these and you can order with a click of your mouse!
2/12/08 The Ohio Crankshaft $10,000 No Box Nationals - Make sure to check out the Bunker Hill Dragstrip/Triple O Promotions event coming in May. See the flyer on our media page.
2/6/08 Profilers - Our Way - All of our Profiler 12 degree heads are machined in house to our own configuration, compatible with our custom Manley titanium valves. We also stock all of the Profiler manifolds, as well as build custom sheet metal.
1/28/08 Cylinder Heads - A lot of people think of us for blocks, cranks, and rods, but we also stock Dart, Brodix, and Profiler heads at great prices. Watch for a new cylinder head section on the web site opening soon.
1/28/08 We fix'em too Oklahoma racer Terry Holley sends his motors for an annual rebuild and dyno session. Check out the N2O system, Terry is serious!
1/21/08 NEW 447 SBC In stock, ready to ship. For more information click on the complete engine page.
1/21/08 Aluminum 555 Short Block in stock - One ready to ship, built with Merlin X, JE 14.5-1 pistons, I-beam rods and centerweighted crankshaft. $6895
1/9/08 Don't try this at home - Customer in Australia with an Ohio Crankshaft twin turbo 572 had the car on a chassis dyno, was making 2200HP at the rear wheels when the driveshaft failed. Expects to make more when they can find a bigger driveshaft.
1/3/08 See our newest Mopar Action magazine ad here in the media/magazine section.
12/13/07 Congratulations - Greg Van Hoose won the points championship
in the Promax Series no power adder Muscle Street class in 2007.
11/29/07 Need A Block? - Ohio Crankshaft has one of the largest stocks of performance blocks from various manufacturers in the world. See our complete engine blocks page.
11/27/07 New Shop Tour - Visit the shop tour and check out some new Ohio crankshaft machinery.
11/26/07 NEW Aluminum 555 Premium Shortblock - Merlin X aluminum block, completely CNC machined, with JE pistons, Extreme Duty I-beam rods, and 4340 Center weighted crank. Balanced and assembled $6795.
