reamo04

would it be possible to do a 3.562" crank in a LT1? Unfortunately, its a 2 piece rear main seal crank, but ive always wondered if its possible to make like a 360 out of an LT1

jerminator96

Well if a 3.75" (I think I've even heard of a 4.00") crank will work I don't see why not. The question would then be why? Unless you are getting it for next to nothing and you can get the right pistons, otherwise why not build a 383?

Just curious

MachinistOne

If you have the crank already, sure - go ahead and do it. JE has shelf pistons for that stroke with a 6.0" rod. And the 2-piece rear main seal adapters work leak free if you install them correctly.

reamo04

ive just always wondered cause my friend does have a forged 3.562 that we used to kid about throwing into a LT1, i already have a 383 built thought

jerminator96

Finally got it together huh? I thought maybe you had just given up on that project.

reamo04

haha, its at the machine shop, it should be back together this week. Have you seen/heard of the specs yet? Catch me on AIM and i'll send em to ya