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Old 11-30-2023, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stan Weiss View Post
If that is the case then why does ever Pontiac engine from a 326 ci to a 455 ci having different bore size and strokes all had the same 0.063" offset? (Based on the information I have)

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That's a good question. Maybe they chose a standard offset that minimized piston rocking and thrust loads on the piston. Maybe it's the maximum that they could justify. Maybe it just works well for all. Maybe the guy was mental. LOL