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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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What is the best way to raise the compression on a 103 mill the heads or new pistons Pros an Cons
 
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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What are the final results you are trying to achieve?
 
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I would like to get more HP I tried 211 cams an they didnt like low compression so i went back to 254s
 
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I only have high compression pistons but go with both I wish I had done it.
 
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Milling heads can cause problems with intake fitment. Get the right pistons.
 
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