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Old 04-25-2008, 03:26 AM
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any idea on what the first size up (or smallest) bore i can do on the LS1 just so i can clean it out and do some slightly larger pistons? thanks
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LS1 block 3.095" bore
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I was wondering this also for my build. The best route I found to go was to used the Diamond 3.905 pistons. Stock bore is 3.898 so goin to a 3.905 isn't taking away that much material & just bumps you up to a 347 basically. Plus there is plenty of places to pick up a set of 3.905 pistons also.
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