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Apr 30, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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5.3 block question

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?

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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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?

May 1, 2007 | 08:26 PM

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Most machine shops will bore and finish hone a block for $150 or so.

May 1, 2007 | 08:28 PM

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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?

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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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.

May 29, 2007 | 12:24 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.

Sweet, thanks for the reply bo.

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.