Here's a "Cast vs. Forged" spotter's guide photo from 3SX that shows the same paint marks, so the marks must be placed there by Mitsubishi:

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Note also the lack of casting seams and the rounded center lobe on the steel crankshaft:

3SX

3SX sells these for $900 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

Operators are standing by, but we don't double the offer if you act now

Frank

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