Thanks, Evan- - - -The average big journal crank weighs in at around 50 pounds, give or take a little. A slightly gouged rod journal, reground to the 1.85" Honda rod bearing diameter and offset 1/16" to reduce the stroke would definitely be an option, no welding required. Since I don't plan to do any serious racing with this engine, getting the nitriding redone might not be necessary. Back when I was building engines for the "win at any cost" guys, King's Crankshaft was my go to source for 38 Lb. billet cranks. At $5500.00 a pop, I was glad I was spending somebody else's money!
Jerry

"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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