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Old 06-26-2008, 12:49 PM
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if i got a poiston that specified 9.0:1 with a 63cc head, what roughly about could i expect with a 58cc head?
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Old 06-26-2008, 02:32 PM
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im guessing about 10, with aftermarketdish slugs, could i use a cam about .550 with 1.94 valves safley?
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Old 06-26-2008, 02:35 PM
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you mean compression ratio, you download calculators that figure that kind of thing
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Old 06-26-2008, 02:42 PM
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yeah smash is slang. know any good calculators?
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Old 06-26-2008, 02:52 PM
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9.5:1... ish
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Old 06-26-2008, 03:11 PM
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thanks adder. im looking at 351 rebuild kits from summit and trying to see whether it would work good with afr's and pump gas.
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Old 06-26-2008, 04:56 PM
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im running 10.5:1 on 93 octane
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Old 06-26-2008, 05:21 PM
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yeah i want about 10.5:1. but is the rebuild kit for $500 inc. pistons/gaskets/bearings/oil pump etc a good choice with 58cc heads? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
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