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    What's the largest overbore you can do on a Gen V block? I read an article that implied 4.5 bore size..... but I'd rather something more concrete then an implication.
    Doing it all wrong since 1966

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    Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

    Stock is 4.47" and you should be able to go 0.090" without a problem.. (4.560") Maybe even 0.125" with a sonic check.

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    • #3
      Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

      I thought stock 454 gen v was 4.25 with a 4.00 stroke.?
      Doing it all wrong since 1966

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      • #4
        Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

        Originally posted by Buickguy
        I thought stock 454 gen v was 4.25 with a 4.00 stroke.?
        but what is the bore of a 502?

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        • #5
          Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

          Originally posted by urwurznitmahre
          Originally posted by Buickguy
          I thought stock 454 gen v was 4.25 with a 4.00 stroke.?
          but what is the bore of a 502?
          thus the essence of my question - can you bore a gen V 454 to the 502 bore (4.47)?
          Doing it all wrong since 1966

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          • #6
            Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

            You never mentioned cubes and I simply assumed a 502 when you were talking a 4.5" bore.

            Yes, a 454 is a 4.25" bore and no, it can't go to 4.5" because it's bores are not siamesed like the 4.47" bore blocks.

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            • #7
              Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

              thanks - so there are two different versions of the Gen V block..... how does one tell them apart?
              Doing it all wrong since 1966

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              • #8
                Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                Originally posted by Buickguy
                thanks - so there are two different versions of the Gen V block..... how does one tell them apart?
                pull a core plug and look for water jackets aroung the cyl..
                if saimeced(sp?) it should go to at least the 502 bore size

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                • #9
                  Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                  Casting numbers..
                  You'll need to Google for a list of what's what..

                  If you're buying, see if you can get your hands on a BowTie block. They are 4.25" bore (one is a 4.125") that can all go to 4.6".

                  Also, good idea urwurznitmahre.

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                  • #10
                    Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                    My understanding of the V gen bbc is that its only difference was the fact that it has no provision for a mechanical fuel pump and the VI bbc then went back to having the fuel pump provision.

                    And the only true way to know the thickness is the sonic test.
                    Keep smiling,makes them wonder whats on your mind.

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                    • #11
                      Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                      Am I correct in the fact that the 502 and 454
                      have two different deck heights?

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                      • #12
                        Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                        Originally posted by CaminoKid
                        My understanding of the V gen bbc is that its only difference was the fact that it has no provision for a mechanical fuel pump and the VI bbc then went back to having the fuel pump provision.
                        ...and a 1 piece rear main seal.

                        Min. No.. The 454 and 502 are both 9.8". Tall decks (10.2") was available in BowTie and standard on truck applications.

                        Also, correction. The 502 has a 4.466" bore and not 4.47" as previously mentioned.

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                        • #13
                          Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                          Thanks for straightening that up... ;)

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                          • #14
                            Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                            Originally posted by min301
                            Thanks for straightening that up... ;)
                            It's not that easy to find definite information. Much of Google just has casting numbers, deck height and CI.

                            And the books I have aren't very specific..

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                            • #15
                              Re: bore size of a Gen V BBC

                              Originally posted by BlackoutSteve
                              Originally posted by min301
                              Thanks for straightening that up... ;)
                              It's not that easy to find definite information. Much of Google just has casting numbers, deck height and CI.

                              And the books I have aren't very specific..
                              thanks for the info - I googled and failed before I posted my question.....
                              Doing it all wrong since 1966

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