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Old 12-11-2012, 06:42 PM
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Got an interesting email from the builder.

"Just left the shop and wanted to run some things by you. The only 79 down 4 bolt at the shop is a .060 over, let me know if that's alright. Also, the owner (Barry) said that with the stock block, crank, etc. He can only guarantee a 0" - .0035" margin between cylinders on zeroing the block. Shoot me a note when you get a chance."

Usually I would think that a .0035 margin as insignificant since it is such a small number. Is that good, bad, or ugly?

I asked him if .060 will be the final bore, if it is, I don't see it as a significant issue, I have a triple pass aluminum radiator, high-flow aluminum water pump, and I assume aluminum heads will help out a tad too.
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