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building a 6.0 iron block what stroke is best?

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Old 07-28-2007, 07:10 AM
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4.00 or 4.100? i will be using the L92 heads.
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4" will probably be the best bet on still having a decent compression height.

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4" would be the easiest. the 4.1 would most likely require some machining.
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4.0 due to sleeve length, but if properly done with the right parts 4.10 will work as well.
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4.0 due to sleeve length, but if properly done with the right parts 4.10 will work as well.
whats required for 4.1" stroke?
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whats required for 4.1" stroke?
Ideally custom well designed pistons.
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4.125 and it a 421!
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