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Sep 30, 2008 | 11:58 AM

FirebirdFormula95

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I need help

i want to bore out my LT1 350 to a 355 and i know nothing about it. I have no idea where i can do it how much it would cost or even any sites to check out to look at it. Help me out please.. Thanks,
Bill

Sep 30, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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just go to a machine shop...they will tell you everything you will need to know about it and guide you the right direction....

Oct 1, 2008 | 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FirebirdFormula95

Any particular reason why? Is the engine worn out, and you want to do this during the rebuild? It's a lot of work, pulling and completely disassembling the engine, in order to bore it 0.030", just to get 5 more cubic inches. That, all by itself, isn't going to do much for you.

Then, there's the cost...8 new pistons plus rings, just for openers.