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Due to the extreme cold this build has been getting farther behind than i would like but parts are finally coming home with the exception of my frame which should be done tomorrow. Will start assembling engine tomorrow reusing my HQ cam , Johnson high lift lifters , Weisco 10:1 pistons machined down to 9.7:1 .010 over , Daytona Twin Tech ignition and coil , S&S steel breather , Heads & intake blueprinted and flow benched within 2% . And to think this whole engine rebuild was just to cure some massive oil consumption.
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I'm not sure but I think there have been more rebuilds this winter than the last 3 combined!

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Take off those sharp edges on piston dome especially by valve recess .
 
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Why would you shave a piston down from 10.1 to 9.7. ? Clearance? First time I have ever heard of that.
 
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Why would you shave a piston down from 10.1 to 9.7. ? Clearance? First time I have ever heard of that.
in a shop that is responsible for the work they do, will not with the gas we have today build a motor with high compression anything plus 9.5 to 1 will become a thing not if it does - if you have a long duration cam it cuts back on the static compression but puts the performance off till the revs are up high - not the way most drive and its not fun crusing as it lacks in power

the fix is a bigger motor 90 inches 100 inches is a start, you can get the power of compression with a increase of inches with out the issues the gas today has -- jz
 
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Originally Posted by aces&8s
Why would you shave a piston down from 10.1 to 9.7. ? Clearance? First time I have ever heard of that.
Taking advise from machinist perfect comp. ratio for the cam and still be able to run 89 octane if need be .
 
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you probly have a HQ 26 cam but thats my guess
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
you probly have a HQ 26 cam but thats my guess
HQ-24 Made a little progress this afternoon
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Lookin good man. I bet that thing is gonna sound bad *** when you get it back together.
 
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Originally Posted by highbarst
HQ-24 Made a little progress this afternoon
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The HQ 24 has almost the same duration as the andrews 27 but it has lots of exhaust duration and will keep the oil and the motor cooler good choice --
 
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