Engine boring How much can it go

[bluedevil]

I know every one knows this and that about it so how far can the 1600 be bored out (maxium Size) Please and what does it become at its maxium boring size can u fit 2 Litre pistons like I've heard some where on the forum
Also I know there is bit about it in the workshop but I think there is more people out there that know more about this sort of thing than whats on that thanks.

[MR_GEMI]

my 1600 has a 216 thou overbore (1803cc) its very close to water jackets, and so too the cyliner walls, so i cant imagine it going much further, the people on here who have seen the pics of the motor without the head know what im talkin about...
cheers,
kev
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[FJ20DET]

on my old g180 i had it boared out (to aprox 2 liter) and there was about 5mm between cylinders

[TG 1985]

just go the g200, and bore it only one size bigger.

chris.

[TG 1985]

oh, coz if u bore it 2 the max, ure bottom end karks it, u can't go shaving shit one size bigger, coz the'll be no more shit 2 shave, it'll get 2 thin, then u'll have to get another block, and spend the big bucks to do it to the max again.

chris.

[Mark]

I dont know everything, but i have seen a 1600 block bored to take 40thou over 2 litre pistons, ie 88mm (240thou) and it has hit the water jackets. Im told 2 litre pistons do fit, but you have heaps of overheating problems and they arent really all that strong. Recommend 40thou over 1800 pistons as parts are plentiful and you're not in danger territory,

[MR_GEMI]

as i said 216 thou overbore, g200 pistons, my car runs cool... i believe its a matter of workmanship/quality of work etc.

cheers,
kev
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[GEm1ma has xplod gea]

does the reliability factor come into any of this at all, cause i wanna bore mine out i wanna know whats best for reliability and performance, like such u might b able 2 bore a 1600 2 2L but how reliable will it be, will it shit itself next month?

chris...