I've had both the 428 crank & currently run a LeMan's crank (3.781 stroke). For me, a short stroke with it's high & fast revving package is what I like - if I want a tractor I jump on the Kubota not in the Cobra. In my cars the tq. is a waste to lump around at 2K all day when my wheels would spin with much less. The horspower found higher in the rev range is what I really enjoy. The crank you have is terrific - don't settle on a 428 unit when you have the best they offered 40 years ago - forged is great and billet is ok (but not forged) and cast is what you use if you have to and you don't have options (or want pieces to an engine that originally cost 1/4 that of a side-oiler). JMO
