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Old 10-05-2006, 09:06 PM
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the mods i plan on getting are pi heads with port polish cams springs LT x pipe manley rods plenum and tb what type of pistons or compression ratio should iget dont plan on s/c
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Old 10-05-2006, 09:23 PM
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Depending on the brand go with around 11cc dished pistons for around 10:1 or flat top for 11.2:1. The higher the better for NA.
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Old 10-05-2006, 09:43 PM
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would i have any trouble with clearance if i got the flat tops and what fuel would i have to use
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Old 10-05-2006, 09:46 PM
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Is this your daily driver? I would not recommend 11:1 for a daily driver.
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Old 10-05-2006, 10:04 PM
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yes this is my daily driver bout when this is finished i will only drive 2-3 days a week
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Old 10-05-2006, 10:44 PM
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If you get flatops sc is out of the ? latter on. I made this mistake with my hew motor and had sc on it allready. sc ers dont like compression.
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