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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Since it dosen't look like I will be able to afford to build a bigger mill..........Iv'e decided I'm going build up my 327 since I already have it semi ready....just gotta stab cam in....
Block is .030 over with TRW Forged flat top 4VR pistons

Here is the Kicker ...Pistons run anywheres from .009 to .018 > OUT of the Hole ...
With 64cc heads approxamately where does this put my CR ??

I'm trying to liquidate some junk to eventually get a set of Aluminium heads..

and what thickness gasket used to get the figures ???
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You are at about 10.6:1 with a .042 compressed gasket thickness.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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thanks !
I was hoping for somewhere between 10 & 11.5
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