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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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What is the max bore size for a stock 2001 LS1 block ?
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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w/o resleaving your pretty much limited to a hone and clean up.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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I believe max is .010 but most go .005.....
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Stock bore is 3.898. 2001-2003 LS1/LS6 can be bored 0.010... 97-00 can be honed 0.0040... Does this help?
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Originally Posted by TRYMYZ
What is the max bore size for a stock 2001 LS1 block ?
You looking for more cubes or something?? Just curious...
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not a good way to add cubes...
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most only go to 3.905 but I have seen a few turbo cars run 3.908 with no issues.
Mine may have to use 3.908 also. gonna find out this week. Gonna install new rings. Hoping I can just flex hone it and not need new pistons
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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3.908 on a 00 block here.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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I wouldnt even bore it because if you are looking for cubes look into other blocks like LS2, L92, LQ9, LS7, LSX, Warhawk, ect.
The only reason to bore the LS1 block is when you want to go Forged pistons. I also think the only forged pistons that fit the factory bore are wesico pistons.
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You can get the LS1 block sleaved by Darton. Then i think you can have a bore of 4.125? Someone correct me if i am wrong.

What are you looking to do? For what app.?
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I know its been a little over a month since the last post but....So basically I can't use stock LS2 pistons on a LS1 block ? Sorry ! I'm a little new to LS engines.
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no, they won't fit
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Thanks for the info !
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I ran 3.905 on a old boosted motor for over 2 years.
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Darton MID liners for the LS1 have two part numbers for two size ranges.
600-120 range is 4.125" to 4.160" bore
600-140 range is 4.170" to 4.200" bore

Many are now building 454" engines of 4.185" bore and 4.125" stroke using either the LS1 MID or LS2 with dry Darton Seal Tite liners. All Darton LS sleeves are 5.800" long ensuring adequate piston support for strokers.

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You can get the LS1 block sleaved by Darton. Then i think you can have a bore of 4.125? Someone correct me if i am wrong.

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I know this is an old thread but I figure better to dig up an oldie than start a newbie.
I have a 2000 LS1 that needs bored due to some scuffs, the guy said .010 would get the job done so is it safe to go with 3.908 or is that to much?

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From what I now understand is that is the max safe bore ! That's what I'm going to do ! 3.905 Bore, 4" crank, and 6.125 rods will give you a 383-LS1 . With good flowing heads(243's or 317's for the CP) and a beefy cam will get me 450+whp or close to it.
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