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Is .040 over too much on a 5.0L ?

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89stang10sec

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Is .040 over too much on a 5.0L ? Will it cause any issues ? This motor will see 6500 rpm and nitrous ocassionally. Thanks.
 
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should be okay. i've heard .060 isn't smart on a 302. With nitrous, the block will probably split down the mains before you have any problems with the cylinder bores.
 
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i think the max you can go on a 302 is .060 over so you should be ok.
 
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