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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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Question Low compression cam ?

This might belong in internal engine, but I thought there may be more people here with exp. with this.

Motor:
369ci Iron block
Stock crank and rods
Custom JE pistons
Balanced rotating assy.

To be 8.8:1 compression w/ 2800 vig stall

I will be running this NA this season. Anybody for FI donations ?

I am switching heads/cam tq converter for this year. I am amazed after taking this apart.
I found out I was at 8.09:1 last year. 67 cc heads, 28cc dish piston, 4.07" x .055" gasket. Funny thing is I ran last year with stock converter (best of 1.99 60') and got a 12.85 @ 109. 3500#. With baby CC 216/220 cam.

I am switching to GTP S2 heads (60cc) and smallest head gasket I can find (fel pro 1041 thus far) to get 8.8 out of it, and am looking for a pretty agressive cam for it NA with (hopefully) plans for FI. Car is used street/strip. 70/30. I will retain A/C. Have ability to tune, or get tuned if needed.

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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Anyone ?

I was wondering if I would have a tough time getting a tsp 231/237 to drive well around town with a/c on.

Ideas ?

Thanks !
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If you go FI, leave the compression where it is you could make an easy 650rwhp on pump gas.
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