crank selection

[danskone_2000]

Hi, I just bought a 97 gsx limited. It has the 951 motor. I need to replace the crank shaft. This is the 5625 model and the manual says the part number for the crank is 290887760. I have found a crank from a 98 gsx limited, model 5629 (951 motor). This cranks part number is 290887762. What are the differences in these 2 cranks ? Will the 98 work for me ? I know sometimes a different part number can be because of a very minor change that is actually an upgrade and the newer number can be a better part than the old one. Im hoping this the case here. anybody know ???

 

[dieselndoo]

Send out your old one to get rebuilt

 

[racerxxx]

The 951 crank from 97.5 and up CARBED should be the same crank. The updated part # is 421000711 and is roughly $443. To compare (not really a comparison in quality) a remanufactured SBT crank is $375. For me it's an OEM crank only, not interested in someone rebuilding mine with cheap bearings just to save a few bucks.

 

[mikidymac]

And once you add shipping to that SBT crank it will cost close to the OEM one.
I would also recommend you rebuild the balancer shaft too.

 

[danskone_2000]

thanks for the input. as always, good advice....