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10-08-2005, 08:21 PM
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i was just wondering wats are the chances of spining a bearing on a ls/v wit a compression ratio of 12.4:1,and wat could i do 2 lessen da likely hood of that happening?? would i have 2 just get cams dat better serve a motor wif dat cp ratio?
10-08-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by EkcivicBeast
i was just wondering wats are the chances of spining a bearing on a ls/v wit a compression ratio of 12.4:1,and wat could i do 2 lessen da likely hood of that happening?? would i have 2 just get cams dat better serve a motor wif dat cp ratio?
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Originally Posted by EkcivicBeast
i was just wondering wats are the chances of spining a bearing on a ls/v wit a compression ratio of 12.4:1,and wat could i do 2 lessen da likely hood of that happening?? would i have 2 just get cams dat better serve a motor wif dat cp ratio?
Anyways, if the bearings are plastigauged to the loose side of specifications, you shouldn't have a problem. Just don't be revving the engine to 10k without the proper reinforcements down there. A girdle, stronger rod bolts, and a balanced rotating assembly should help avoid any problems.
