Installing Forged pistons in stock shortblock, Do i need to have it honed/bored??
02-18-2003, 06:03 PM
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Installing Forged pistons in stock shortblock, Do i need to have it honed/bored?? Im installing my Wiseco forged pistons into my 24k mile stock shortblock.
They pistons are .005 over sized if i recall.
Do i just need to run a manual hone through the block and dial caliper measure it, or have a machine shop hone it .005 over to the pistons???
I know i have to have the pistons pressed onto the rods and im installing ARP rod bolts onto the stock rods.
also since the motors apart im installing new main/rod bearings. Is there anything special i need to know?? Where can i find all the torque specs on this motor.
They pistons are .005 over sized if i recall.
Do i just need to run a manual hone through the block and dial caliper measure it, or have a machine shop hone it .005 over to the pistons???
I know i have to have the pistons pressed onto the rods and im installing ARP rod bolts onto the stock rods.
also since the motors apart im installing new main/rod bearings. Is there anything special i need to know?? Where can i find all the torque specs on this motor.
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Re: Installing Forged pistons in stock shortblock, Do i need to have it honed/bored?? YES As all machine shops will say the same, Hone it .005 and have them clean it up and your ready to go!!
Do i just need to run a manual hone through the block and dial caliper measure it, or have a machine shop hone it .005 over to the pistons???
Do i just need to run a manual hone through the block and dial caliper measure it, or have a machine shop hone it .005 over to the pistons???
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Re: Installing Forged pistons in stock shortblock, Do i need to have it honed/bored?? I just had mine done. I would recommend letting a machine shop do it because the crosshatches need to be right and at the right angles. If your doing the whole motor, you will need to turn the crank 10/10 to clean it up and have a purfect bearing surface. Also, have the cam bearings replaced!
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Re: Installing Forged pistons in stock shortblock, Do i need to have it honed/bored?? Have the machine shop do it. Just to be safe. Its cheap insurance.
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Re: Installing Forged pistons in stock shortblock, Do i need to have it honed/bored?? Well I dont want to turn the crank with 20k miles on it. Ill have it polished. And ive got new main/rod bearings.
ok, ill have the machine shop do it.
ok, ill have the machine shop do it.
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