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Have acces to Mexi-Block ... questions

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StangItMan

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C8... VIRGIN Mexi block waiting for me. She is complete top to bottom front to back with everything still attached to this motor.

What bore can this take?
Stroker options?
Can I go roller cam and how?
What is a fair price?

Thanks guys!
 

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The mexican blocks have a higher nickel content than other 289/302 blocks, but as far as I know you can only overbore them as much as any other 289/302 block.

To me, the major appealing thing about the mexican block are the main caps, which are comparable in thickeness to the 289 K Code main caps and thicker than standard 289/302 main caps.
 
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Tear it down and have it sonic checked. The thinnest walled cylinder will determine how large of bore you can go... which is determined by the machinist of your choice.
 

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Thanks guys n g'nite
 
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