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Old 02-26-2010, 08:33 PM
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What is the maximum amount I can bore a 5.3 out to? And what is the stock bore size of the 5.3? Thanks.
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I am not 100% but I know you can turn them in to a 3.905 which is a 347 with standard crank. I am not sure if you can fit a 4.0 stroke crank which will yield a 383 (I don't see why not, the clearances are the same as the LS1 aluminum blocks). is this going in the Buick GN in your sig? if so here is a good link https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-crank-hp.html
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agreed, dont quote me, but ive always thought the 5.3 is an ls1 block with larger sleeves to reduce the bore
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That is correct after doing some more research. Now my next question is:

if I want to put forged rods in my 5.3 and keep the stock crank, what is the stock 5.3 rod length???
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A 5.3 uses the same rod as a LS1(5.7)and they are 6.098 inch center to center long.
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Originally Posted by oldguy99Z
A 5.3 uses the same rod as a LS1(5.7)and they are 6.098 inch center to center long.
^^^^This guy is correct, you could also use 6.125 rods if you want to.




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