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Older cars had cast iron, ,most cars have crankshafts made from steel alloy. "Factory cranks", are usually made from 1010, 1045, or 1053 alloys. "Aftermarket cranks", are made from stronger,"more expensive" 5140, 4130 or the best 4340 steel alloy.

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