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Old 11-18-2007, 05:35 PM
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i have a set of eagle forged h-beam rods 6.00" with a set of forged srp flat tops. 4.030 out of an lt1...

would this work in a ls1.. are the rod journals the same size???

and how far could i go out on a ls1 block before i start sleevin


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Old 11-18-2007, 05:48 PM
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no, they will not work on a ls1,,, you can only hone a 98 .005", and 99 newer can be honed .010" only

if you need a larger bore you need to have the block re-sleeved or look into a 6.0L block

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Old 11-18-2007, 06:27 PM
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Wont work, two completely different motors.
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You could make them work with an ls2 block and a custom crank but it would not be worth it.
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sorry bud, they are jsut to different. sell the rods though and save up for a forged motor
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thanks guys i answer my question bout 2 minutes after i asked


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