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piston clearance question ?

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Old 02-28-2009, 03:56 PM
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got a 86 gt 5.0, had the e6se heads on it with flat top pistons. I am putting gt40 p heads on this. i realize the stock heads suck. was wondering if i kept the stock pistons with the flat top would i have clearance on the p head valves, seems like i could gain compression over the cut pistons. I do have trw forged pistons on hand to put in they have the valve cuts. any input would be appreciated.
Im putting in an e-cam as well.
rockers are rollers w/f72 stamped on them. im assuming they are 1.7 proforms.
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Old 02-28-2009, 08:17 PM
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you'll need to clay pistons and mock set it up, there is no bolt on a pray for the best, buy most likely you will run into issues with your plan.
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Old 03-01-2009, 10:22 AM
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With the bigger valves, the extra lift, you are more than likely going to have a problem. You need to do as mjr said and setup with the clay and see the p/v clearance, if not its a total gamble.
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