Minimum LS3 main bearing clearance?
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Minimum LS3 main bearing clearance?
I'm fitting bearings in my LS3 build, new GM block and new GM crank.Using Clevite 77P bearings. Measured with Mic and dial bore gauge.
I've got .0014"-.0016". If this was a cast block there would be no question that this would be to tight. But being as this is aluminium and will loosen up at operating temp and the factory minimum is .0008" I think I'm good to go.
What's the feeling on one and a half thousands main bearing clearance?
I've got .0014"-.0016". If this was a cast block there would be no question that this would be to tight. But being as this is aluminium and will loosen up at operating temp and the factory minimum is .0008" I think I'm good to go.
What's the feeling on one and a half thousands main bearing clearance?
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Basically a NA street engine in a 66 Chevelle, Tremec 6 speed and 373 gears for spirited driving and maybe an ocational autocross.
Like I said, stock block and crank with Scat H beam rods and Wiseco forged pistons. BTR stage II cam. 10.7 Comp ratio
Probably wouldn't be ran as hard as some people run a crate engine with a cam change.
I just finished the rod bearing clearance and they are at .0023"-.0024".
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I'm not sure yet that I am comfortable with it or not. If another brand bearing was known to have more clearance I would give it a try.
I don't know if it unrealistic to think the crank could be polished .0005? This is really where the problem stems from. The crank is 2-3 tenths over the high limit.
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Powdered Iron Mains/Al Block
Your AL block will "grow" to .002" when up to temp with observed measurement.
You will have great oil pressure with a 2010 Camaro Oil Pump (a $90.00 OEM pump "shimmed")
This as stated above will be fine for your use.
I would be more concerned with the Rod Clearance ?
I have assembled Ford Boss 429 (494 Can Am) engines with BOTH AL block and caps (FORD OEM).
That case we required NO GREATER than .001" at "room"
Lance
You will have great oil pressure with a 2010 Camaro Oil Pump (a $90.00 OEM pump "shimmed")
This as stated above will be fine for your use.
I would be more concerned with the Rod Clearance ?
I have assembled Ford Boss 429 (494 Can Am) engines with BOTH AL block and caps (FORD OEM).
That case we required NO GREATER than .001" at "room"
Lance
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Your AL block will "grow" to .002" when up to temp with observed measurement.
You will have great oil pressure with a 2010 Camaro Oil Pump (a $90.00 OEM pump "shimmed")
This as stated above will be fine for your use.
I would be more concerned with the Rod Clearance ?
I have assembled Ford Boss 429 (494 Can Am) engines with BOTH AL block and caps (FORD OEM).
That case we required NO GREATER than .001" at "room"
Lance
You will have great oil pressure with a 2010 Camaro Oil Pump (a $90.00 OEM pump "shimmed")
This as stated above will be fine for your use.
I would be more concerned with the Rod Clearance ?
I have assembled Ford Boss 429 (494 Can Am) engines with BOTH AL block and caps (FORD OEM).
That case we required NO GREATER than .001" at "room"
Lance
On the rod bearings, you think I need to be + .0025"?