They cost the same so 17 more cubes and say 1.8HP/ci that’s a free 30HP.
August 03, 2022, 08:06 AM
NortonRacing
Not a fan of a 4.600 bore in anything new.
August 03, 2022, 09:06 AM
Jonesz
quote:
Originally posted by NortonRacing: Not a fan of a 4.600 bore in anything new.
LOL. Everything is 4.600 new basically. Still have plenty of room to grow/cleanup over the years
August 03, 2022, 09:08 AM
1320racer
EXACTLY!
August 03, 2022, 09:12 AM
Mike Rietow
Norton is a sbc guy, he misspoke.
August 03, 2022, 03:18 PM
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August 03, 2022, 04:27 PM
1320racer
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August 05, 2022, 01:10 PM
NortonRacing
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow: Norton is a sbc guy, he misspoke.
I didn't, Merlin max overbore is 4.625 per their website. One bad groove or ding, well your either at max bore or sleeving it. You also have more forging options on pistons under 4.600. More deck surface between cylinders etc, numerous reasons in my opinion.
So while you may not agree with a conservative approach its still a very valid point.
August 06, 2022, 06:43 AM
pentastarrail
It's like my girl friend always says, BIGGER IS BETTER, same goes for engines, why do you think there is such a push now days for Pro Chargers, Turbos, Blowers, Nitrous, or just BIG CUBES.
Who cares about clean ups etc, make it as big as you can, sleeves are cheap.
Man was not built to fly ... That's why he built HEMI's
Frank Zeffiro ALIAS -- BIG KAHUNA
August 06, 2022, 06:53 AM
1320racer
Exactly!
August 06, 2022, 10:39 AM
NortonRacing
Guess I just live a simpler life, to lazy and cheap to be working on and replacing blown up junk.
August 06, 2022, 10:46 AM
1320racer
Lazy and cheap is the new American way for many. That said, you’re just speaking about something you haven’t a clue about.
August 06, 2022, 11:03 AM
NortonRacing
I realize its tough for you to argue facts but what have I said wasn't factual?
August 06, 2022, 11:19 AM
1320racer
The FACTS and the TRUTH is you don’t race a 4.600 bore bbc that as has been said is the norm today with bbc builds for fast top bulb bracket cars as well S/ST, S/C, S/G, TD and TS. Further, I have been running 4.600 bore engines since 2013. Further 2, I wouldn’t run anything Merlin.
August 06, 2022, 11:52 AM
Big Steve
Unless your running a boosted combo, 4.600 and larger bore is pretty much the norm in BBC bracket and NHRA TD, TS and .90 racing
August 06, 2022, 12:50 PM
1320racer
Big Steve…KNOWS!
August 07, 2022, 10:51 AM
Alaskaracer
What's wrong with a 4.600" bore????? 665" here, 4.600 bore, 5" stroke....on the bottle....
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August 15, 2022, 10:02 AM
Bob Deniker
Max bore on a block is just the manufactures suggestion. It's not set in stone exactly.
