LSxChevelle

iTrader: (4)

First off, block is being sonic checked today...

I paid $250 for this LQ4 with 2 trashed rods. So little investment. Cam makes a great lamp, and heads that I can port...blah blah

So why 4.125"? Well I bought a LS7 rotating assembly, drysump pan, pump, front/rear covers, LS7 valley vover, cam, and lifters for $700 with one trashed piston. I then bought a stock oil tank/lines for $300. I'm using the lifters in my 5.3 ($50 value) and got $80 for cam. Yesterday I shipped off pan and tank for $700 shipped (netted $660). So reall I have forged rotating assembly and titanium rods for $210. I scored a free piston so just need a good set of rings.

I keep seeing people say .080-.090" max bore on these blocks. I have also seen some say 4.1"+ with filling water jacket.

I figure I could do at least a 1/2 fill if not a touch more. Has anyone actually done this? It would sure be a cheap roll of the dice for me... If he says it's borderline I'll do it.

Opinions?

sprayedenali

iTrader: (11)

I'm sure the sonic test will tell you what you need to know.

Busted Knuckles

The few iron 6.0L blocks I've sonic checked were about .110 on the front & back but well over than on thrust and non-thrust.
As long as it's your money, I'm all for it!