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Old 10-05-2004, 10:14 PM
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Default Bore difference on 6.0L v. 5.7L?

What is the bore and stroke on the 6.0L and the 5.7L? Assuming the 6.0L head has a larger bore than the 5.7L... If using 6.0L heads on a 346, would the larger bore cause any problems with power? Any negative effects? A lot of us FI guys use 6.0L head to lower CR. But I'm being told that the larger bore could cause a problem. Just looking for any insite as I've never had issue, nor have I heard about any problems.

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6.0 has a 4" bore
5.7 has a 3.90 bore (3.898 exact)
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stroke is the same 3.62, and rod length is also the same 6.098. a cylinder head does nt have a "bore" only the combustion chamber volume is slightly larger with the 6.0. the quench area is flat and matches up just like the 5.7 head.
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IMD, I understood completely what you meant. I wasn't trying to imply that i thought the 6.0L head had a bore. Just as you said I was curious how the mating of the 6.0L head and the 5.7L block would work. Could you explain quench area? I've heard the term before and think I know what it means, but would probably benefit from a better explanation.

So are you saying the 6.0L head will mate to the 5.7L block the exact same way as the 5.7L head would? No lip or anything?

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Bingo You Got It. yes a 6.0 head will mate to a 5.7 it will lower the compression a little i heard cause for the bigger chambers but i heard they are good for turboing and supercharging but if you want horsepower go with the ls6 heads.




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