Boost build

[bkathsalero]

So I know like every forum site there is alot of talk about doing this and that. But I have my winter project of a COMPLETE la13400 Build. I have the block sitting in my garage. My questions are. Has anyone on here ever had their cylinders machined .030" or .060"? I'm not sure what this motor will be transplanted into. I think .060 would be badass but then I'm facing the fact of a non daily driver due to overheating. Also I'm not sure how much this block can take.

Idk I guess I just want opinions on what you guys think I should do

[bkathsalero]

and to tell the truth I have no idea why I put n/a build, because in the end I would want to turbo it and build it up for high boost

[kwhauck]

first things first, how much money do you have for a COMPLETE build as you say.....

[Redog]

I was told that the newer GM blocks, such as the LA1 really should be bored out too much do to the cylnder walls.

My mech told me that when my build is started, it might be best to hone very little (not even .010) and build from that.

I guess since the 3400 block is bored out so much in the first place

[bkathsalero]

around $4,000 to start with this winter. I need to save money for school so thats my winter budget to start with

[kwhauck]

well, if you are gonna turbo in the future and go for high boost, you should just build it right to begin with....

diamond forged pistons
sbc rods
arp head and main studs
arp rod bolts
tce billet double roller timing chain setup
cryo-hardened stock crank

that's a good place to start.....

[bkathsalero]

That what I'm planning. No details left out. I want to machine the block and run forged pistons with boost/nitrous rings

[kwhauck]

fixed the thread title, and ben at wot-tec can give you all the details you need for ordering the pistons and just about anything else you want.....

[bkathsalero]

Thank you sir. Hopefully he'll get on here and I can get his opinion on machine work.