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  1. 07-17-2012, 02:58 AM #1
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    I've had an issue with lifters on my L76 block. I decided to pull the engine and rebuild it as a L76, which meant I needed a new short block. I talked to several well known engine builders. Livernois was open to discuss any part of the process, and explain what they won't do, and why. Since I spend quite a bit of time in Michigan, I was able to see the block on the Sunnen hone. I got to see the crank, rods, and pistons before assembly. The Livernois pistons are a work of art.
    I settled on their mini stroker LS3.
    I want to thank Miles and Andy for their attention to all my questions and their professionalism during my misunderstanding of parts involved.
    The engine shipped yesterday, and should hit my shop tomorrow. I can't wait to get all the parts on it and get this thing installed.
    Thank you Livernois.

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    Cool!
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    Mini stroker? I thought you were getting the 419?
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    Quote Originally Posted by G8 Ray View Post
    I've had an issue with lifters on my L76 block. I decided to pull the engine and rebuild it as a L76, which meant I needed a new short block. I talked to several well known engine builders. Livernois was open to discuss any part of the process, and explain what they won't do, and why. Since I spend quite a bit of time in Michigan, I was able to see the block on the Sunnen hone. I got to see the crank, rods, and pistons before assembly. The Livernois pistons are a work of art.
    I settled on their mini stroker LS3.
    I want to thank Miles and Andy for their attention to all my questions and their professionalism during my misunderstanding of parts involved.
    The engine shipped yesterday, and should hit my shop tomorrow. I can't wait to get all the parts on it and get this thing installed.
    Thank you Livernois.

    Ray
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    Great news Ray! Hope to see you at Norwalk for the Pontiac Nationals and at G.O.N.E. now!
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    Quote Originally Posted by LDM View Post
    Mini stroker? I thought you were getting the 419?
    I am. My understanding is they call it a mini stroker.
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    I thought the mini-stroker was their 388 CI engine: http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=28024. A 419 would be a regular stroker.
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    Ok, I'm regular then.
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    I was just confused what would be considered mini about 419 cubic inches.
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  10. 07-17-2012, 09:45 AM #10
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    Nothing mini about it!!! LoL
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