This is not a y related question, but this is the  most knowledgeable and friendly place I know to ask.  I have been having a discussion with a fellow Ford "nut" about crank balancing.  My question is .... we have a stroker crank for a 351w engine that has been balanced (3.85 stroke).  The rods and pistons are long gone.  Could a set of rods and pistons that have been weight matched be installed on the crank for street use without re-balancing, or will the weight difference between the old balance and the new assembly require the crank to be balanced to the new rod/piston weights?  Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge so freely and here's hoping you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!!

Butch Lawson

Manchester,  TN