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SlidinWithStyle91

Post subject: question about xp 170 engine

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:00 pm

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just curious, what's the biggest it can be bored out to without having any major problems?

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tickford_6

Post subject: Re: question about xp 170 engine

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:58 am

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The only way to know is have the block sonic tested.
Even then, Localised porosity or corrosion will still be a problem on a block that age.

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Post subject: Re: question about xp 170 engine

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:24 am

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You can legally put a 200 engine in it, since that was the Super Pursuit engine size.....or if you fit disc brakes, you can fit a 250.

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