what clearances to use when rebuilding w/ a girdle

["healthy"87]

ok guys i have had no luck figuring this one out so come on w/ all your knowlege!!!!! what should the rods,mains,endplay,piston to deck,etc.. be!!!!!?????? no one has agreed on anything yet --thanks!

 

[Intercooler]

The same as without a girdle. Depends on a lot of things.

 

["healthy"87]

what would it depend on?-should i just look @ factory specs for endplay etc...? what are they?

 

[dconnor]

Check out the Buick build-up article series that GM Hightech Performance did a few months ago, has some great info on what should be done to a hi-po rebuild:

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/

Doug C.

 

["healthy"87]

thanks for your inputs-does anyone have experience w/ drilling out the oil passages or the tight clearsnces???