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can u run flat top pistons with trick flow twisted wedge heads?

Old 07-31-2009, 01:46 PM
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Default can u run flat top pistons with trick flow twisted wedge heads?

just got new heads an wanna know if i will have enough piston to valve clearence with my set up if u have a set up like this please let me know thanks.
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Old 07-31-2009, 03:25 PM
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That depends on your cam. If they don't have notches in the pistons then most likly no they won't clear but the only way to know for sure to to check with some clay or playdoh.
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TFS TW heads provide more clearance over the stock inline valve design (stock/aftermarket) due to the valve's steeper angle when used with flattop pistons. Obviously, to a point.... knowing more details of your setup would help. LUK
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WITH any set up, op you should always check ptv using the proper tools and techniques
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Like mentioned above, the only way to be sure is to check PTV clearance. My 302 is a perfect example. I have a stock bottom end, with Twisted Wedge heads, and my cam has a gross valve lift of .569 (custom CI cam). I don't have any issues with PTV clearance. The valve timing events machined into the camshaft affect PTV clearance just as much as lift. That's why it's important to degree the cam per the manufacturer's instructions.
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:04 PM
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its a ford racing f303 cam stock bottom end an flat top pistons with valve relifes
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:59 PM
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Most likely not..... but that doesn't mean you shouldn't check.
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