Re: 359 Pistons in a 356

Posted by johntrhodes81 On 2012/9/5 8:04:54

The 359 cylinders are 1/16" bigger than the 356, 3 1/2" vs 3 9/16". The 356 has the same cylinder spacing and can use the same head as a 359 (and others) so is the casting that much weaker on a 356 that you couldn't bore it a 1/16" over and use 359 pistons? I guess the water jacket could be closer or oil passages.

John R.