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Mar 11, 2024 | 02:15 PM

Capecodder

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Need good advice on HEAD CHOICE

Hi.
I am building a 6.0
Using wisco 11.1 pistons.
i wanted to know if the enforcer head would keep the higher compression ratio. And what chamber size am i looking to get. Please.
And a chopacabra. Cam.
what would be a good head choice please
currently own #317 heads that came on the engine stock. My intentions are with a 5 speed in a mgb and a cAR to beat on..
oh pump gas please.93

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Mar 11, 2024 | 02:39 PM

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What will this be used for, and do now own any heads? If so which ones?

Mar 11, 2024 | 03:42 PM

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Finding good head sometimes is difficult...

Mar 11, 2024 | 03:58 PM

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Mar 11, 2024 | 08:21 PM

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Mar 11, 2024 | 10:00 PM

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How are you determining the 11:1 compression? The 317s aren't bad for a stock cathedral port head but you might look at finding some 799/243 heads. The 862/706s have 61cc chambers and would raise the compression even more. I agree that going to an aftermarket CNC head would be a plus because they do make more power.

Mar 11, 2024 | 10:45 PM

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Mar 12, 2024 | 10:51 AM

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What's your budget?

Mar 12, 2024 | 11:01 AM

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What octane fuel do you have in your area? is this 6.0 an iron block or aluminum? Alum block can tolerate higher compression ratios...

Mar 12, 2024 | 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuskyz28

All depends on your dollar...

I would say medium dollar.
Would the A F R enforcer be a good choice ?

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Mar 12, 2024 | 06:33 PM

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Mar 12, 2024 | 06:34 PM

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All depends on your dollar...

is 11.1 to high . I have. Built small blocks with that compression and also a few 454. Open chamber engines.
I dont want to need additives .with this ls engine. But i like the crispness of a high compression engine also.

Please advise. thanks

Mar 12, 2024 | 07:37 PM

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What's your budget?

head budget 1400 to 1800.

Mar 12, 2024 | 11:40 PM

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head budget 1400 to 1800.

Send heads to Texas speed. Get them ported and milled to desired static compression ratio. Summit racing has a compression ratio calculator as does Wallace racing. Should make calculations easy.