These days, forged cranks are scarcer than pickpockets in a nudist colony. Only Chevrolet still offers them in any quantity. If you own a Ford, Olds, or Chrysler Hemi,forget it. And when it comes to ...

There’s nothing new about reinforcing a stock V-8 engine’s internals to handle more power. Aftermarket forged crankshafts, rods, and pistons have been around forever. If you know exactly what to look ...