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Picked the block up from the machine shop. They say the block's bores are worn .0015" - .0020" and just recommend the smallest overbore necessary depending on the pistons I find. The crank is fine at standard size. I'm nervous about leaving the bores alone and having to tear it apart again. I'd...

Interesting stuff about the transmissions. I thought about using the Magnum distributor for cam position, so it's cool to see that others are doing the same thing. I'm going to get the block back from the machine shop, see if the machinist actually provides bore measurements...If not, borrow a...

LS3s came in newer Camaros and Corvettes, plus a few other vehicles in various tune/trim. They are rated at 426 HP or 430 HP at the crank, depending on which numbers you look at. Rear-wheel dynos have them putting anywhere between 350 and 370 HP and about the same in ft-lbs. to the ground in...

So I've got this 166,000-mile 5.9L Magnum I picked up for $300. It's torn down at this point and the machine shop has given it a clean bill of health for a rebuild. Now I get to pick parts. What do I want out of the engine? A good, solid, fun driver that makes good power on 87-octane gas. I'm...