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.040 overbore possible

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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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.040 overbore possible

I am buying an Lt1 block rods and crank Wed. For a 355 build,most on here agree that 060 is too large but how about 040,thats what i did with my mustang -stock internals ,LE1 econo port&cam,just a little better than stock maybe 320 to the wheels NO SPRAY ever just a fun little motor
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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much easier to get pistons for .030 over
Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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You need to have the block sonic tested, I have found LT1 blocks that I would be worried going .030" over due to super thin cylinder walls.
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