Piston Deck Clearance Question

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Jan 9, 2009 | 10:40 PM

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Piston Deck Clearance Question

Ive been trying out this calculator for some different set-ups. This calc where it says "Enter Piston Deck Clearance" is pre set to .016 in the hole. Why? Is this the norm? Will different engine builds be a different #?

http://www.csgnetwork.com/compcalc.html

Jan 9, 2009 | 10:59 PM

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I think ls1's are ~ -.007 out of the hole.

Jan 11, 2009 | 11:46 AM

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It all depends on your pistons, rods, crank, the deck height of the block, etc. Every engine is different.

Jan 11, 2009 | 12:15 PM

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OK, I just wanted to know to be more accurate when I was using the calc.

Jan 11, 2009 | 12:19 PM

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Just use the -.007 for a stock set up.... Some a little more, some a little less.

Jan 11, 2009 | 09:04 PM

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u say it is pre-set to .016 can u change it? If not, u could factor it in together w/ gasket thickness. I use a calculator on procrastination racings' homepage, works great

Jan 11, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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ok, I just tried it, very accurate, but, the other one will also give engine displacement in litres and ci as there is an additional input for # of cyls

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