69' Dodge Dart Resto/Upgrade in NY

Removed rod caps and the crank.
How can you tell if it is forged or cast?

The easiest way is the parting line. See the attached picture from Moparts.
From what I can see, it looks to me like you have a cast crankshaft.
Who is your engine guy? I live about an hour west of you.

crankshaftid.jpg