Does big block 046 require case alteration?

[Michael Rupley]

If you put a big block kit on the 046 does it require a piston modification or maybe a case opening? Seems like the bottom of the piston does not clear. This is aftermarket stuff. Who has done it? Mike

 

[Mastermind]

Who has done it?

Not me. I'd rather get kicked in the sack than mess with BB kits.

 

[Stump Shot]

Not me. I'd rather get kicked in the sack than mess with BB kits.

If you put a big block kit on the 046 does it require a piston modification or maybe a case opening? Seems like the bottom of the piston does not clear. This is aftermarket stuff. Who has done it? Mike

If it doesn't bolt right on and go, it's probably not worth messing with. Talk with where you purchased it from.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Not me. I'd rather get kicked in the sack than mess with BB kits.

^ what he said
And for numerous reasons.

 

[Basher]

+1

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Nothing better than a larger than normal piston to feed with smaller then stock transfers.

 

[MustangMike]

I've not done a BB 046, nor heard anyone who likes them, but I have got some BB 440s to run pretty decent.

I think a 460 with a stock size bore can be made to run so strong that it is not worth messing with the BB kits for that configuration. Generally, there is just not enough room for the transfers with the BB jugs for that saw.

I got a 460 to run real nice with the inexpensive HLS Door Buster 460 jug on it, but I won't say the quality of the jug looks great, but the port work is nice and I used one for a Hybrid with an OEM 460 piston, and one on a 460 with a Meteor piston. Both ran well and neither has blown up yet.

 

[MG porting]

Big bores require to much work in my mind to bother with the 460 already makes good power so if you're looking for a little more get it ported or get a bigger saw but thats my two cents I've made a big bore run strong on a 660 but for all the time and work it took me to get it to run like it should I just don't see the point unless you're borde.lol

 

[Michael Rupley]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am rebuilding a saw for a man that had a big bore kit installed. I don't normally mes with them but this is a customer. The cylinder looks OK but the piston is filed down and I don't know if this is normal. I don't want to do it this way but the piston is only $10. (54mm)

 

[Adirondackstihl]

You’ll be doing it again soon if you go that route......

 

[Fruecrue]

This one has a big bore kit.

 

[I Know Something]

This one has a big bore kit.

Really nice!

 

[Fruecrue]

Thanks.

 

[redline4]

This one has a big bore kit.

Would have been faster with a "send nudes" sticker.
Just saying.

 

[MustangMike]

Who says those Asian bottom ends won't hold up?

Will that saw be at NY GTG?

 

[Fruecrue]

Who says those Asian bottom ends won't hold up?

Will that saw be at NY GTG?

It will, and I hope you’ll take it for a rip.

 

[Mastermind]

This one has a big bore kit.

Get offa muh grass !!!!!

 

[Fruecrue]

Get offa muh grass !!!!!

Well, alright, I’ll have to double check, but I’m pretty sure I already did.

 

[Mastermind]

Well, alright, I’ll have to double check, but I’m pretty sure I already did.

I was just warning you ahead of time.

 

[Fruecrue]

I was just warning you ahead of time.

Ignored.