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Old 08-23-2006, 05:38 PM
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just want to see if pi swap is worth it, How much hp are you getting with the pi swap and are there any downsides to pi swap?
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Old 10-12-2006, 03:41 PM
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45hp... it's worth it and a pi motor responds better to mods!
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Old 10-12-2006, 03:47 PM
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it makes it feel like a new car. defently worth doing if your going to do any mods to your car. there are no downsides really besides the time and money but thats with anything you do.
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Old 10-12-2006, 03:50 PM
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only possiable downside would be the raised compression to 10:1 because you'll have to run 93 octane and its bad for boost.
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what are gains for a pi swap with stage 2 heads and cams
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I do not believe you can run stage 2 heads and cams w/ the stock bottom end. Not enough clearance betwenn valves and pistons
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you have to run 93???
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Old 10-12-2006, 04:19 PM
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PI swap with a built Stroker motor and stage II comp cams!!!!! Yes the perfect combo!!!!!
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Old 10-12-2006, 04:27 PM
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I have a shm stage 1 cam and I had to grind valve reliefs so I didn't have vavle to piston clearance issues. I can't stress enough when doing the pi swap and going to an aftermarket call ALWAYS CHECK VALVE TO PISTON CLEARANCE!!!! You can also get the pistons fly cut.
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Old 10-12-2006, 05:04 PM
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only possiable downside would be the raised compression to 10:1 because you'll have to run 93 octane and its bad for boost.
More like 10.5:1, if you go low on the boost (8psi) and have a good tune you'll be fine
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