Re: 359 Pistons in a 356
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Dear John:
Not possible. The 359 bore is almost 1/8 inch larger (if my numbers are correct). The service limit is .045.
Posted on: 2012/9/4 10:29
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Re: 359 Pistons in a 356
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Bore size of a 356 is 3 1/2", and 3 9/16" for a 359.
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Posted on: 2012/9/4 13:40
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Re: 359 Pistons in a 356
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I guess the number I was looking at was for a .040 over piston which is closing in on 1/8 of an inch.
Posted on: 2012/9/4 16:57
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Re: 359 Pistons in a 356
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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.
Posted on: 2012/9/5 8:04
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