Dumb Question

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  1. MustangMatt1966 New Member

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    Ok guys, i feel really dumb posting this question, but yeah, here it is: what is a 289 bored 30 over, what does that make it, like a 293 lol ? i have no clue how to even figure it, dang i feel dumb. Sorry :(
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    Here goes a formula for you.
    CID = NUMBER OF CYLINDERS x SWEPT VOLUME

    Which makes CID = N x 0.7854 x bore x bore x stroke (all in inches)

    You would have 8 cylinders x 0.7854 x 4.030 (4 inch bore stock plus another 0.030) x 4.030 (have to multiply it twice) x 2.87 (stroke)

    So, 8 x 0.7854 x 4.030 x 4.030 x 2.87 = 292.86 cu. inches... Good guess on the 293.

    My 289 is bored 60 over, so it's a 297.
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    thanks a lot! u guys always come through! :D
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