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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 01:40 AM
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perhaps maybe they charged him for the overbore work and pistons but didn't touch a thing
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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 07:47 AM
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Some of us have direct experience with having an LS1 block honed for rebuild.

My 91 RS has a 383 LS1 that used an 00 aluminum LS1 block punched .005 over. The engine builder, a SAM graduate said a 200 shot should be doable and it live for a while. Maybe a little more if he helped do the tune for spray. Also that block should be good for another hone .005 if needed later if I didn't blow it up too bad with spray. I later decided the 383 cost too much to see spray.

Sometimes an LS1 block gets hosed due to imprecise set for honing the block.
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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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That "bought at the dollar store" receipt booklet, hand written business name, and "mobile mechanic" would have been a good indicator to find a more reputable shop.
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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 10:39 PM
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Exactly what he ^^^ said
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Old Apr 22, 2019 | 06:30 AM
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Where exactly in Ga. is this cat at, so I know not to send any of my boyz to him?
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Originally Posted by 99 Black Bird T/A
I suspect OMC is referring to the 97-98 LS1 block liners only being able to generally support a ~.005 hone. Maybe .007 in some cases. The 99+ LS1'S can support ~.010 maybe .012 in some cases. That's my guess.
You are correct Sir !
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