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^^Incorrect. Many of the aluminum 5.3L blocks can be bored to the 3.90x" size! You just have to get the right castings....we offer them as an option on our 347ci and 383ci engines!
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I know the earlier gen 3 blocks were more likely to not be a good candidate because of core shift that the later gen 4 blocks didnt have as much.
So, if the 5.3 block can be bored that much, how about the LS2/3 blocks?
I've read so many threads on here advising against boring aluminum blocks that much because of the wall thickness comapred to their iron counterpart.
You always have to check, but we have taken LS2 blocks .030" without issues, and LS3's to 4.100" without problems. Not all blocks can though, which is where the right machine shop comes into play.
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Interesting, its good to finally hear some solid info about boring the aluminum blocks. Are there any good/bad signs for aluminum blocks that can be bored without having to risk buying a block and having it checked?
We check them all, period.
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Not really. If your in a place where "this block must be bored to x.xxx" or whatever, you have 2 choices...
Iron block or buy an aluminum block and have it checked and hope for the best. If not, buy another one. Repeat until you find one thick enough.
Regardless, of block material, you should have every block checked if boring past what is needed to clean up the walls. Period.
Iron block or buy an aluminum block and have it checked and hope for the best. If not, buy another one. Repeat until you find one thick enough.
Regardless, of block material, you should have every block checked if boring past what is needed to clean up the walls. Period.
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Can you tell me the castings to look for
I know the earlier gen 3 blocks were more likely to not be a good candidate because of core shift that the later gen 4 blocks didnt have as much.
So, if the 5.3 block can be bored that much, how about the LS2/3 blocks?
I've read so many threads on here advising against boring aluminum blocks that much because of the wall thickness comapred to their iron counterpart.[/QUOTE]
I know the earlier gen 3 blocks were more likely to not be a good candidate because of core shift that the later gen 4 blocks didnt have as much.
So, if the 5.3 block can be bored that much, how about the LS2/3 blocks?
I've read so many threads on here advising against boring aluminum blocks that much because of the wall thickness comapred to their iron counterpart.[/QUOTE]
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Can any of you give me the casting no.s for aluminum block that has thicker walls and would be a good candidate. I already have an iron block but was thinking of wieght it is going in an 01 blazer
Not really. If your in a place where "this block must be bored to x.xxx" or whatever, you have 2 choices...
Iron block or buy an aluminum block and have it checked and hope for the best. If not, buy another one. Repeat until you find one thick enough.
Regardless, of block material, you should have every block checked if boring past what is needed to clean up the walls. Period.
Iron block or buy an aluminum block and have it checked and hope for the best. If not, buy another one. Repeat until you find one thick enough.
Regardless, of block material, you should have every block checked if boring past what is needed to clean up the walls. Period.
gen 4 blocks are likely to be your best bet, 2005+ would be a good year to start
Why? Is that extra 6 cubes really necessary? What's wrong with a 364 that your going to add 110 extra lbs just to get a 370?
more cubes the better for me. I didnt want an iron block because of the weight but after searching a bunch I never got a def answer on what aluminum blocks could and couldnt be bored and by how much, hence the reason I started looking at the iron blocks. but now TSP is saying yes you can bore them if they check out.
more cubes the better for me. I didnt want an iron block because of the weight but after searching a bunch I never got a def answer on what aluminum blocks could and couldnt be bored and by how much, hence the reason I started looking at the iron blocks. but now TSP is saying yes you can bore them if they check out.
So again...what difference does it make?
Well depending on how much I can spend on a set of heads is the answer. Ideally, cathedral style trick flows in which case all is fine. However if I use ls3 style heads I could unshroud the intake valve some. Obviouslly not ideal, but an improvement.