Commentary Are there really two different GM cranks carrying the same casting number? Advertisement ByEngine Builder on Jan 1, 2003 A. According to the AERA Technical Committee, the answer, regarding crankshafts for the GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines built from 1996-Click Here to Read MoreAdvertisement Advertisement In this article:Shop Line Commentary: PRI 2021: What a Show Commentary: New Year’s Resolution Commentary: Not Your Father’s Engine Builder Commentary: Experience Always Wins Advertisement