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Old 08-17-2011, 07:29 PM
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i have a 346 stock long block and im looking in to dome pistons i do not want to change stock head gasket or mill the heads what would be a good +cc to be around 10.9.1 no higher then 11.1? i can add what else i have after i get a response if needed
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i have a 346 stock long block and im looking in to dome pistons i do not want to change stock head gasket or mill the heads what would be a good +cc to be around 10.9.1 no higher then 11.1? i can add what else i have after i get a response if needed
Why on earth do you want dome pistons, but you dont want to change head gasket size??????
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ive talk to gm about lowering the head gasket size and they say its a bunch of bs
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plus more torq and hp
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im never going to use any forced induction
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Unlike SBC, LS owners seldom use domed pistons unless in racing situations. If you want to increase compression, thinner gaskets .040 and light mill. 61>62cc will give you 11:1 on stock gaskets.



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