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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Can you put a 3.905 bore in a 5.3 block and use a stock ls1 crank and use 6.125 rods to get a 360 ci motor?
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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That would be a 347ci (3.905" bore/3.622" stroke). But yes, a 5.3l block will go 3.905".

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Old May 1, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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how much is it to get the motor bored on average and what size bore is the 5.3?
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Old May 1, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Most machine shops will bore and finish hone a block for $150 or so.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Also if you want a sleeper truck, just order in a 383 Eagle (or what ever brand) rotating assembly and go out and have some fun
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Old May 28, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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I have a offset grinded crank with forged rods and crank, that equals a 360ci, I can t decide on a iron or aluminum block?

Bo so it should only be 150 or so to get the block bored?
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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ok quick question here....if he got a stroker assembly (thus, new crank required), would he have to get a line hone? or is that only if new main caps are installed? thanks.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 04:22 AM
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That will be +0.125 overbore.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Some shops charge more than others, $150 would be the minimum. Changing cranks does not warrant line honing, swapping caps or swapping over to studs from bolts does....as does wear/misalignment.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bo White
Some shops charge more than others, $150 would be the minimum. Changing cranks does not warrant line honing, swapping caps or swapping over to studs from bolts does....as does wear/misalignment.

Sweet, thanks for the reply bo.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 03:18 AM
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It's highly recommended that you get the block checked out after a drastic bore. I'm surprised you haven't been assaulted yet...maybe the elders are tired lol.

I have a 5.3L in my RX7 and as far as I've seen from what I've read, manufacturers do their best to cheap out on everything, including blocks with more meat between the bores than the min req'd.

This, along with the extra cost, is why shops recommend getting your block "magnafluxed" after it is bored.

I think you should do what everyone else does...spray your setup until it blows up and get a built motor.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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what is the difference in weight between the 6.0 and 5.3 blocks?
the ls1 weighs?
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