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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Just a FYI.... I did not assemble this motor; it was done by a speed shop in IL. So i was told that the pistons were forged with aftermarket rods and patriot heads. I'm not sure if the heads have studs either! They will when i get done if not.
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What's the difference between standard bore and stock bore? I didn't know there was a difference. I was just trying to find out the stock bore so if the motor was bored out i would just add the size of the overbore.
Alot of people just bore the cylinders out to start out with a fresh cut cylinder wall and a fresh hone so the rings will seal perfectly ..

If you have the tool to measure the cylinder wall then ya you can do it. Or you can have a machine shop do it for you, whichever you prefer. If it was bored out im sure the right piston size is in there. Or it would be making all kinds of racket along with blowing out oil.
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Originally Posted by LS1-450
Cometic gaskets, ARP studs, no on the lock-tite. Follow ARP instructions for tigthening.
Copper spray, copper spray, copper spray the gaskets.....a must.
The copper spray......... where do i get it? What name brand?
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If the engine is not bored out are these the right gaskets?

http://www.cometic.com/da_viewimage.aspx?da=167
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If the engine is not bored out are these the right gaskets?

http://www.cometic.com/da_viewimage.aspx?da=167
Those look like the right ones. I went with the .040 to increase the CR.

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Those look like the right ones. I went with the .040 to increase the CR.

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Which one are these? What is the Darton M.I.D. sleeve?

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The copper spray......... where do i get it? What name brand?
AutoZone sells it, Copper Colored spray can.
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