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Old 02-22-2009, 03:12 PM
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400 sbc i bought from a guy, he never ran it, but the motor is bored 0.60 over i'm wondering if it is to much , and if any body have info on a motor like that and bored that much. block 4 bolt.
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Old 02-22-2009, 07:06 PM
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Have it sonic tested before you go any further!!
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hink
Have it sonic tested before you go any further!!
X2, i've always thought .040 was pushing the limits.

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Old 02-23-2009, 05:50 AM
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in any what is the worst case scenario?
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Old 02-23-2009, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chubbyx1
in any what is the worst case scenario?
Just a WAG on my part, but internal parts, converting to external parts? Hit me with the flame-thrower, I got it coming :!:
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Old 02-23-2009, 07:30 AM
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I'm new to all of this, sounds like your saying it is going to blow up.
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Old 02-23-2009, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by chubbyx1
I'm new to all of this, sounds like your saying it is going to blow up.
No sir, but you asked for a worst case scenario.
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Old 02-23-2009, 08:20 AM
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IS IT STREET DRIVEN OR JUST RACED?
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Old 02-23-2009, 08:58 AM
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street and race
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Old 02-23-2009, 10:09 AM
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thin cyl. walls and heat can only produce cracks...
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