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      12-04-2018, 12:52 AM   #23
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Originally Posted by XutvJet View Post
That is a forged crank.
i did some googling and realised it is forged due to the wide parting line and smooth edges. it also made a harmonic singing noise when i tapped it vs a thud a cast crank would make.

this then means that a pwg m135i which looks identical also has a forged crank as i have seen one as well.

what i dont understand is if the crank is forged and the rods are as well what makes the n54 internals stronger?
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