engine clearances

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  1. rolandag2

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    i have 88 302 efi h.o engine and would like to know the clearances for main and rod I plan on running the motor on the strip occassionally but mainly i will drive it on the street maybe some nos but a little not no massive amounts of it.:dance:
     
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    I like to run .0020-.0025 on the mains and rods, except the #1 main I try to get closer to .0015 for better oil pressure. I'm sure others here will have their own specs.
     
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    this is kinda off topic but would clearences be different if your running n2o or turbo/s/c?
     
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    Can't comment on the turbo or s/c applications but the above is what I ran in my old N2O motor. Bearings generally like more clearance for more rpm, open up the clearances for sustained high rpm and you should consider running a HV oil pump and a bigger pan.
     
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