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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Default Notch pistons?

Hey guys,


i have a question ,

what the hell are notched pistons?
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Default RE: Notch pistons?

The top of the piston has a relief for the valve to fit into so it doesn't hit. Sometimes you need to notch them to run certain camshafts.



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