Cast to forged crank

Yes, that's the one I was referring to that presses into the crank register. Since the crank is still not drilled, and cannot be, that's why you have to cut generally about 3/4" off the end of the input shaft. Lots of people have done it. Doesn't hurt a thing.
Cool Man, it's Great Knowledge Y'all Share here! I'll never get a 4 spd again, Id have to sell the whole darn car to buy one! Lol, now about that ball bearing that fell outta my 70s BB 727 when I tried to lift the RM VB from it for my 83 Small block Van Trans.... lol! Just kiddin' Rob! It DID Happen, but ain't going there Here! Lol hope Y'all Are Doing Good!