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Old 02-09-2009, 10:26 AM   #15
swb85
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Re: 370ci LS build-up

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Originally Posted by Captainfab View Post
At the risk of asking a dumb question....I know very little about the LS engines, but is it common to have the piston above the deck? are they this way from the factory also?

This ought to be a strong engine....
Yep. Around .006"-.008" above deck is about normal on LS motors with a stock rotating assembly.
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