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February 26th, 2013, 10:23 AM
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Hello everyone. Have hidden in the dark for a while. I´m from Sweden and have had a long relationship to classic cars. I am about to start up a groundup renovation on my 1957, 98 coupe. First die is thrown.....Does anyone out there know how much oversize cyl.bore a 371 cui, can take without jeopardizing the cooling?
February 26th, 2013, 02:32 PM
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Welcome to CO.
Sounds like a great project.
I myself am clueless about
anything but basics on the 50's models.
But they are some of the coolest cars for sure.
Post up some pics, we would love to see it.
Sounds like a great project.
I myself am clueless about
anything but basics on the 50's models.
But they are some of the coolest cars for sure.
Post up some pics, we would love to see it.
March 3rd, 2013, 04:46 AM
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hello ,
nice to here from you , I was in vasteras last year great show you guys have over there , i was spotting a 57 98 converible over there on the highway the color was coronado yellow do you now that guy ?
belgium regards
marc
nice to here from you , I was in vasteras last year great show you guys have over there , i was spotting a 57 98 converible over there on the highway the color was coronado yellow do you now that guy ?
belgium regards
marc
March 3rd, 2013, 08:10 AM
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Welcome aboard,
I think the problem you face is not how far out you can bore a 371 but where are you going to find pistons to fill that over bore.Can you sleeve the damaged hole and put it back to something that is commonly available?
Give Ross Racing a call they will know if pistons are available for your particular problem They are the know all for first generation Olds engines, I believe they also ship over seas.
I think the problem you face is not how far out you can bore a 371 but where are you going to find pistons to fill that over bore.Can you sleeve the damaged hole and put it back to something that is commonly available?
Give Ross Racing a call they will know if pistons are available for your particular problem They are the know all for first generation Olds engines, I believe they also ship over seas.
March 15th, 2013, 09:04 AM
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Location: Niles,Ohio
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We have pistons all the way to .125 over for your 371.....we sonic check all blocks before boring. have never found one that wouldnt be safe at .100 and most will still go to .125 if need be.....we never use up any more than nessasary.
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Tony
.020
.030
.035
.040
.045
.060
.065
.070
.080
.100
.105
.125
Tony
March 15th, 2013, 09:38 AM
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Location: Dallas TX
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We have pistons all the way to .125 over for your 371.....we sonic check all blocks before boring. have never found one that wouldnt be safe at .100 and most will still go to .125 if need be.....we never use up any more than nessasary.
.020
.030
.035
.040
.045
.060
.065
.070
.080
.100
.105
.125
Tony
.020
.030
.035
.040
.045
.060
.065
.070
.080
.100
.105
.125
Tony
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