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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Going to order the screaming eagle pistons for my build going from a 88to 95 should i buy the higher compresion pistons or the stock type flat top. Anybody have experience with either one
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Depends on what you want to achieve. Are cams and/or headwork in the mix? I'd do a lot of research and choose a known, proven build. Whether its andrews 26 or 37 or se 204's with flat tops, may be some headwork or ....? Our 06 heads are great for bolt in cams btw.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I am going to run the Dave mackie cams and figured might as well do the big bore while I am in there, leaving the heads alone for now
 
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I am going to run the Dave mackie cams and figured might as well do the big bore while I am in there, leaving the heads alone for now
talk to dave, he's forgotten more than most people know, he will steer you in the right direction, you really might consider having him get your pistons for you (his) and, have him match the cams with them, his headwork is amazing too. I am running his stuff in my roadglide, and it just kicks a$$!!!
 
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Good idea I will call Dave in the am, if I could afford his head/ piston package I would be all over it seen it make big numbers
 
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