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Old Jan 7, 2022 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenneth A. Hodges
If you're talking come it's WAY too big for that engine
After 18 years, I'm sure he got it figured out LOL
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Old Jan 19, 2022 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by C6-CYa
After 18 years, I'm sure he got it figured out LOL
I still have no idea how these 'thread' things work. I understand that some of these people no longer have a corvette or maybe aren't even 'alive' but when I Google a question it brings up all this revelant information. I guess if I could figure out how to get to a proper area of where I need info. That might help but I figure it would take longer as someone would have to 'answer' the question you just asked.
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Old Jan 19, 2022 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mrcorvette79
I've exhausted most of the information I have collected (books, manuals,etc.) trying to find the original cylinder head specifications for my 1979 L-82 small block. Every article tells you what you can put on as far as replacements but I would like to know what I'm starting out with,
ie: combustion chamber size
intake and exhaust valve size
runner size

I know the compression ratio is 8.9:1 but the rest

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Information will help me make the correct descision new parts, heads , cam, intake, carb.
Thanks, Marc
Int 2.020
Ex 1.60
Runner size 167 CC
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Int 2.020
Ex 1.60
Runner size 167 CC
Ah, so the specs haven't changed since they were confirmed 18 years ago? LOL
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 12:43 PM
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yes the specs have changed. a much higher percentage have cracked. and other options are even more attractive and cost-effective.
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