BigBlock90

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Im just throwing an LS9 cam in it with PAC1218 springs on 243 heads and either installing my single turbo back on it or do a twin setup this round.... Havent made my mind up yet!

1FastBrick

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If the cam bearing spun and gouged the journal it may not be useable. As well as if it removed too much material.

Even though the cam bearing is softer than the block, it can still do damage.

The LS engines have different sized cam journals so they can't be line honed like a traditional block.

Wolftrk99

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Let me know how that works out.... Sounds like will be fun at the very least

Tig

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Ok, well. I ran my fingers around every journal and didn't feel any scores, grooves or wear patterns. I'm feeling a little better about this block now.

Is there a way to line hone them other than the traditional way?

Thanks for the info and help, I appreciate it.

Wolftrk99

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Line honing is just that honing everything to be straight in line.... A good machine shop can hone the cam journal if it needs to be and possibly install and over sized bearing in it

Tig

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Hopefully everything will be good to go.


Now I just need to find some time to bring it to the machine shop, he's about 2 hours away.

Wolftrk99

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Aparently i live somehwere that is close to everything, never had to drive two hours for a machine shop.... Holy crap!!!

Tig

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Haha tell me about it.
There are a few local but, none I felt comfortable with. I don't mind the drive to get good service.

Wolftrk99

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Where you at??

Wolftrk99

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I have a machine shop that i use through work and my personal stuff, that is maybe 20 minutes from the house and theyll come pick up and deliver from my job