350 chevy bore size?

Jesse Knapp · 09-09-2010, 12:35 AM

I am going to have my block bored, it's standard now, and wondered how much et I will sacrifice if I go .030 instead of .060. Anyone race a stocker with the .030 block then later punch out to .060? Was there a substantial gain? I don't know if there is much power in 5 extra cubic inches. Block could be used so much longer this way. Thanks in advance for any info provided.

Jeff Lee · 09-09-2010, 01:10 AM

On the great big assumption that going bigger doesn't compromise ring seal,
and if your building a Stocker that should be able to make at least 1.25 HP per CID, then you have to ask yourself is 6.25 HP worth anything to you?
Someday that extra .05- in ET may come in handy.

greg fulk · 09-09-2010, 01:35 AM

& think if you offset grind the crank even more inches

Jesse Knapp · 09-09-2010, 10:11 PM

This engine would fit a class where the dp cars dominate. That's why the question. Thanks for the replies.

Dgal · 09-09-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Knapp

This engine would fit a class where the dp cars dominate. That's why the question. Thanks for the replies.

Then you will need more than 1.25 hp/ci to compete. Mebbe something closer to 1.80 hp/ci.

Jeff Lee · 09-09-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Knapp

This engine would fit a class where the dp cars dominate. That's why the question. Thanks for the replies.

Oh...then while your at it...I would go .030" over and have microscopic EDM holes lazer applied to the cylinder walls with NOS lines flowing to these holes.
Not sure how you would plumb around the water jackets but anything is possible!

SSDiv6 · 09-10-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse Knapp

I am going to have my block bored, it's standard now, and wondered how much et I will sacrifice if I go .030 instead of .060. Anyone race a stocker with the .030 block then later punch out to .060? Was there a substantial gain? I don't know if there is much power in 5 extra cubic inches. Block could be used so much longer this way. Thanks in advance for any info provided.

You will not sacrifice any power; you will have a gain in power. Also running a larger bore helps unshroud the valves in relation to the cylinder.

STK1217 · 09-10-2010, 07:24 PM

????

pro stock chuck · 09-11-2010, 02:10 AM

I run a low compression 350 and I can tell you that ever cubic inches is worth about 1 hp
or better and all my engines are 60 over plus So the more inches the better (that is from a pro engine shop)

Jim Hanig · 09-11-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pro stock chuck

I run a low compression 350 and I can tell you that ever cubic inches is worth about 1 hp
or better and all my engines are 60 over plus So the more inches the better (that is from a pro engine shop)

Jesse if its a stock block i would stay at 030 ,if you have a bow tie then 060 the st blk will likley make more power at 030 due to cly walls are not thick enough. Jim Hanig my 2 cents

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Jesse Knapp Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	350 chevy bore size? I am going to have my block bored, it's standard now, and wondered how much et I will sacrifice if I go .030 instead of .060. Anyone race a stocker with the .030 block then later punch out to .060? Was there a substantial gain? I don't know if there is much power in 5 extra cubic inches. Block could be used so much longer this way. Thanks in advance for any info provided. __________________ Jesse Knapp 4899 STK, SS

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Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 350 chevy bore size? On the great big assumption that going bigger doesn't compromise ring seal, and if your building a Stocker that should be able to make at least 1.25 HP per CID, then you have to ask yourself is 6.25 HP worth anything to you? Someday that extra .05- in ET may come in handy. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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pro stock chuck Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Ca. Posts: 164 Likes: 21 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: 350 chevy bore size? I run a low compression 350 and I can tell you that ever cubic inches is worth about 1 hp or better and all my engines are 60 over plus So the more inches the better (that is from a pro engine shop)