Thread: LT1 rebuild
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Old 12-06-2023, 11:05 PM   #10
Baddawg53
 
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Originally Posted by Tim M View Post
You may find a few answers to your questions in our LT1 build found here:

Supercharged LT1 Build
Thanks for the link! Good read.

I didn't see much on the thrust bearing though. I'm curious about aftermarket cranks and bearings vs OEM. Say, if I was to opt for a stroker, is that just a simple swap or is it more complicated than that, with regards to the thrust bearing? It's very interesting that they only use a 180 degree thrust bearing. Also that you can buy a 360, but is the #3 main cap even machined for that? Also if it's not used for a thrust bearing there's likely no alignment dowels and thus the possibility of the cap walking would increase. I'd say it'd likely be rare but technically possible.

I guess not being able to find the answer I'll try to get technical help from the vendor I decide to buy the rotating assembly from. I'd assume that they'd have the answers.
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