Bore question
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Bore question
Hello TR family ... need solid opinions/comments on this one.
Late model 5.0 roller - - - bore of .060 ... ok or not for basic NA daily driver?
Late model 5.0 roller - - - bore of .060 ... ok or not for basic NA daily driver?
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i would not in any way bore a stock 302 motor to 4.060 and expect it to be street drivable, there would simply not be enough cylinder wall for adequate cooling
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mexi-block, then?
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mexican block is no better...only the real aftermarket blocks have thick enough cylinder walls to do it without worry...
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Thanks man --- eBay'n these babies tonight!
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