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Old 04-30-2005, 10:40 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
do you know the 350 block to be taller? i had assumed that the difference was only in the crank and rods and possibly the pistons.
Well, if the engine has a longer stroke, the crank throws are longer and the block, therefore, must be taller to accommodate this.

I would assume that a 350 crank in a 300 block would allow the pistons to travel above the deck. But, I have no personal experience.
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