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Old 08-05-2008, 06:55 PM
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promodjohn
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Default Re: QUESTION ABOUT SLEEVING BLOCKS

Originally Posted by lmchevy
I was wondering if you can take a BBC and sleeve all the cylinders bigger to a 4.500-4.600 bore.Mainly asking about a 427 tall deck block and getting 572-598ci. out of it.I know that it is not feasible to do this and that it is better to buy an aftermarket block but i am just wondering if this can be done.Thanks
Your question brings back memories 35 years ago I took a 396 4 bolt main block sleeved all 8 holes and borded 100 over I had pistons trying to change holes what a mess.No don't try it alexu is correct.
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