domed or flat pistons?
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Heel & Toe
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domed or flat pistons?
how much extra performance would you get from dome pistons as opposed to flat?
im getting my engine re-built cause im gettin a little oil on one of my spark plugs..
thanks
im getting my engine re-built cause im gettin a little oil on one of my spark plugs..
thanks
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Re: domed or flat pistons? (aussie 84vette)
piston choice depends on the compression ratio you want/need for optimum power
just changing your pistons on an 84 wont do anything but force you to use expensive gasoline
just changing your pistons on an 84 wont do anything but force you to use expensive gasoline
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Re: domed or flat pistons? (vader86)
just changing your pistons on an 84 wont do anything but force you to use expensive gasoline
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Re: domed or flat pistons? (flyersfan1088)
[QUOTE]just changing your pistons on an 84 wont do anything but force you to use expensive gasoline
Wrong. It will increase compression ratio which will increase horsepower. But then you have to make sure you don't get spark knock, causing the ECM to take out timing which puts you back where you started in the first place.[/QUOTE
:iagree: Thanks. I didn't wan't to start. :crazy:
[Modified by offershore, 6:25 PM 8/16/2003]
Wrong. It will increase compression ratio which will increase horsepower. But then you have to make sure you don't get spark knock, causing the ECM to take out timing which puts you back where you started in the first place.[/QUOTE
:iagree: Thanks. I didn't wan't to start. :crazy:
[Modified by offershore, 6:25 PM 8/16/2003]
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