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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Default g5x3 on 112 with stock heads?
is anyone running this cam on stock heads with UNflycut pistons? i've read that it's possible, but the tolerances are VERY close. anyone?
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everyone ive heard of has had to flycut with the 112
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It fits with no issues, but if you have the option TO flycut because the motor is apart, or doing a head swap- go for it.
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How much extra clearance is there going with a 114 LSA?
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It fits with no issues, but if you have the option TO flycut because the motor is apart, or doing a head swap- go for it.
i stand corrected
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I run an x3 on a 112 with no problems (knock on wood) took it to 6900 today and boy oh boy does it sound, feel good.
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Same here I have the X3 112 on stock heads with no problem
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Hi Louis, could you give them the intake/exhaust clearance #'s to give them an idea what they are facing?
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