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Old 08-03-2007, 06:20 PM
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I have a 233/233 595 595 112 cam and will be installing Dart 205cc heads with .040 head gasket. Should I need to flycut the pistons? Anyone have this setup?

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i did ask the same qustion before man when i was installing mine , and all of the replys was saying its ok but it will be pretty close ,so i did fly cut it for more saftey.
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fly cuting the piston doesnt make them weaker ?
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too close for my comfort, i like the grind though, should make good power and lots of torque....
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fly cuting the piston doesnt make them weaker ?
not really . just do it right and you should have no problem ,i spary 150 dry shot on it with high comp.
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Has anyone installed Dart 205's with .040 head gasket and a cam with my specs and not flycut the pistons?

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Originally Posted by gts500
i did ask the same qustion before man when i was installing mine , and all of the replys was saying its ok but it will be pretty close ,so i did fly cut it for more saftey.
What are your cam specs?

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