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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 06:13 PM
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What is the largest bore you can put on a 6.0 block w/o sleeving it? I have heard like .060. What would the ci be on a .060 over 6.0 block?

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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 06:23 PM
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i wouldnt go bigger than .060. The blocks arent perfect. with the stock crank thats 375cid.

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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 07:14 PM
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right, .060 over for a total of 4.06 and thats only after being sonic tested to see if there is enough material. Thats as recomended by Nick Agostino. He did my motor.
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 07:16 PM
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Plus you can have the stock crank offset ground for ~10-11 more ci.
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Old Nov 28, 2001 | 08:33 PM
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Thanks for the help guys

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