How big is the bore on a stock 250 ci

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  1. DVCRobin

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    Went to order the stuff for my progressive carb and I need to know the bore size for the adapter. It says a small log is 1.5" and a large log is 1.75". The guy at Classic Inlines says he thinks it needs a 1.75, but he also thinks I will have no clearance issues after the conversion.

    I know a 250ci is considered a small block, but what about the log. I am not sure what makes the log small or large. Want to make sure before I hit the order button.

    Also I have always heard that there will be clearance issues when you convert to a 2BBL on a inline. I am thinking of ordering a 1 7/8" filter for this reason. I really like the 2 1/2" better. Anyone know the answer about how much clearance I will have?
     
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    If your engine is original to your 76 then it has a large log intake.
     
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    '77 and later 250's had the larger valves 1.75" vs 1.649". The hex log is 1420 cc and the round log is 1345cc. You can tell the year by the first 2 digits on the log

    The 250 block is 1.66" taller than the small block 6 (144/170/200). The 240/300 are big block.
     

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