427 build...advice and where to get the pieces?
01-28-2005 | 10:06 AM
#21
Originally Posted by Builder
Darton quotes about $2600 for the process -- you supply the block. For the same process in a new block is about $100 more.
01-28-2005 | 01:25 PM
#22
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From: Reno, NV
Originally Posted by kickassT/A
i was under the impression that new blocks have problems with the sleves shifting after they are resleved, which is why mti will only use seasoned blocks now. correct me if i am wrong
01-28-2005 | 02:04 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Timberwolf
the problem I tihnk you will find is you'd need an incredibly short rod which would side load the heack out of the bores, not to mention you may run into compression height problems. This is why I was trying to go for a bigger bore and less stroke so the rods could be kept longer.
01-28-2005 | 02:37 PM
#24
FormerVendor
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Houston, Tx.
Originally Posted by Karlo
Please correct me if I am wrong. I am kinda new at this. LQ9 6.0 iron block Bore is 4.0 and a crank of 4.250 yields. Bore x Bore x Stroke x 8 x .7854 = Cubic Inch. 4 x 4 x 4.250 x 8 x .7854 = 427.2576. Granted the 4.250 Crank will need some strategic grinding on the bottom of the cyclinder liners in ls1 block. It sounds like it can worked . This information is from some my reading. Any input is encouraged.
