Machine down a 440 crank to fit using the 440 rods and over sized 361 piston or chevy pistons and go that way,or find a 400 block and install the 440 crank,and rods,mrmopartech--On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Thanks. I don't think he is set on a specific ci end goal. I guess the other way to look at it is that he was wondering how much his 361 could be bored out. The information listed in the Mopar "Engines" book gives the impression that going to 400 ci is okay. But that does seem wrong / iffy.
Thanks,
Gary H.
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> From: Jason
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> I think you would be wise to aquire a 400 if that was the end goal.
> Boreing beyond .030+ is not advisable unless sonic checking the cylinder
> walls. To go beyond. 100+ you would wind up dry sleeving the cylinders. Not
> a cheap endeavor ....but i suppose enough money anything is possible.
>
> -----Original message-----
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>
>
> Hi all,
>
> A fellow I know with a 361 ci B engine asks the following.
>
> "B" specifications as listed in a Mopar reference book:
> Bore Stroke CID
> 4.06" 3.38" 350
> 4.12" 3.38" 361
> 4.25" 3.38" 383
> 4.34" 3.38" 400
>
> "So does this mean that I can bore my 361 out 220 mils (0.220") to 400
> cubic inches?"
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
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