97 Crank / 98 Block

[SpawnedX]

The posts that searching is coming up with are too vague or just a bunch of wanna-be experts. So I need a question answered.

I have a mint 97 4G64 crank. I am looking to buy a 98+ 4G64 block so I can use split thrust bearings. Will the 97 crank work or do I need a crank that is 98+ as well?

It's a newb question, but this is my first time building a 2.4L and I have only owned 98 to 99 4G63s as far as the ones I have taken apart.

 

[delta448]

According to a source I trust completely, all 7 bolt crankshafts are interchangeable; whether 1Gb, 2G turbo, 2G N/A Spyder, 3G, Evo 4-9... etc.

The split thrust bearing design apparently was engineered to work with the crank casting process already in use, and possibly required only minor alterations to the block finishing process.

 

[SpawnedX]

Alright, thanks, if you trust the source, that's good enough for me. Now to find a block.