wrea398

I just recently aquired an new 1168 LS1-6 block. After measuring my bores, I came up with 3.895 on all bores. Stock is suppose to be 3.898 but this block has somewhat shiney bores. The crosshatching is faintly visible but not like a normal finish hone. Are these blocks made this way normally so the builder can finish hone it the match factoy specs? Just curious if I could get away with a light hone with my trusty ball hone. I might trade my 3.905 pistons for for 3.898 units if I can.

davidws6

iTrader: (36)

I would not try it with a glaze buster ( ball hone ). Do it right and get it honed by a shop with a deck plate.

I've used the glaze busters on cheapo rebuilds but not on a block that I would keep for myself or garantee.

wrea398

I agree with you. My problem is that I am in a rural area in PA. and am at least 50 miles away from any good machinists. I'm not taking it to my local NAPA, lol. Thanks for thr advise.

Jon@Texas-Speed

iTrader: (18)

50 miles isn't that bad. Do it right the first time. You'll be happy you did in the long run.

Jon

wrea398

Agreed