building a new engine
building a new engine i have lots of questions since its my first i wanted to attempt this since i've rebuilt engines but not one like a lsx first
its my first overbore engine my pistons are 4.030 do i bore it over 30 if my bore stock is 4.000 or do i have it bored a little under because the honeing takes off a little
my diamond pistons are file to fit and my car is just gonna be n/a for awhile aiming around 11-11.5:1 c/r i have l92 heads going on a lq8 block
so how much am i suppose to file these to fit at what specs and how do i measure that
also whats align hone vs reg hone which one whould i get
if the shop can't bore my engine without a torque plate is that still gonna be ok?
also someone told me to pinfit my rods couldn't find any info on it
im just trying to see how much it would cost on average to have someone do it but i think i could do it i just dont wanna spend alot of money and something happed
its my first overbore engine my pistons are 4.030 do i bore it over 30 if my bore stock is 4.000 or do i have it bored a little under because the honeing takes off a little
my diamond pistons are file to fit and my car is just gonna be n/a for awhile aiming around 11-11.5:1 c/r i have l92 heads going on a lq8 block
so how much am i suppose to file these to fit at what specs and how do i measure that
also whats align hone vs reg hone which one whould i get
if the shop can't bore my engine without a torque plate is that still gonna be ok?
also someone told me to pinfit my rods couldn't find any info on it
im just trying to see how much it would cost on average to have someone do it but i think i could do it i just dont wanna spend alot of money and something happed
An align hone makes sure the crank area is straight and true. A normal hone is honing the cylinders. Both.
A lot.
It sounds like you should buy a complete short or long block and be done with it..there are a number of supporting vendors on LS1tech that offer complete short and long block engines..that is going to be your best bet and least expensive way to do it ... 
Last edited by slt200mph; Jan 8, 2008 at 03:04 PM.
You should find a reputable engine builder that you trust and have an engine built. 
