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Old 10-23-2007, 06:55 AM
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I am looking for at a new rotating assembly, I plan on going FI. Which cc size is best for FI. 6.5,9,11cc? Any help would be great. Thanks
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Old 10-23-2007, 08:30 AM
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you want the lowest compression ratio; around 8.5 to 9:1. so whatever dish size produces that with your setup. not sure exactly how to calculate this.
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Old 10-23-2007, 10:10 AM
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Not trying to be rude or start any crap...But it's probably best to just leave the specifics up to the engine builder. If you have to ask on a web forum for this kinda info, your clearly over your head. This is definately not a decision thatis on the scale of "which intake is better".For the sake of having your car be put together right and last for as long as you wanna run it, I would just let the engine builder tell ya what to order.

And again, this is really not meant as a flame or an insult. I've just seen too many cars go together only to blow up a week later simply because someone listened to his buddy or "some dude I know told me to use a..." rather thanlet the professional make the decision.
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Old 10-24-2007, 02:29 PM
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Oh....piston cup size, I thought you meant
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Old 10-24-2007, 03:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: Bluestar

Oh....piston cup size, I thought you meant
+1 LOL

But seriously, I am with GT Bob on this one, find a reputable builder in your area, talk to him/her about your goals, and go with what they tell ya.
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