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Old 01-19-2008, 08:05 PM
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how hard is it to notch the pistons for aftermaket heads to work and how do you do it?
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Old 01-19-2008, 09:32 PM
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not that hard..you just need the special tool and a vaccum cleaner and some tape...you don't even have to pull the pistons..it can be performed in the car with the right know how and skills
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Old 01-20-2008, 08:38 AM
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what heads will work without notching the pistons
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Old 01-20-2008, 11:55 AM
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Trickflow Twisted Wedge, AFR 165s, I believe the Edelbrocks with 1.9 intake valves. As a general rule any head with a 1.9" intake valve or smaller excluding the TFTW heads because they are twisted.
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Old 01-20-2008, 01:17 PM
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how hard is it to notch the pistons for aftermaket heads to work and how do you do it?
It's not difficult. Read this: http://www.fordmuscle.com/fundamenta...ve/index.shtml
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