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Old 01-27-2019, 12:29 AM
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Does anyone know what is a stock ls3 compression ratio. I'm reading 68cc and 70cc
Old 01-27-2019, 09:14 AM
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68cc combustion chamber and 10.7:1 compression ratio.
Old 01-27-2019, 10:24 AM
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That's what I thought but now I'm seeing 70cc in a few books I have. And specs on the heads are advertised with 70cc at summit and jegs and a few other places
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That’s probably aftermarket heads.
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Nah. It was gm
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I sent me heads to texas speed earlier in the week and asked them to mill the heads down to 66cc
He said the stock ls3 heads are 70cc
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see what i mean. 2 different sources. 2 different measurements. Im confused. SPS says they are 68cc. Im dying over here
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LS3 Cylinder Heads . . . .(0821 Casting)

Intake Valves: . .. - . 2.165" Hollow Stem Stainless

Exhaust Valves: . .. . 1.590" Solid Stem Stainless

Head Chambers: .. .. 70cc
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What's the end game here? Why does it matter? If you remove a similar amount during the milling process or add a thinner head gasket, the results are not going to differ that much.....whether 68 or 70cc.
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I have a set of used heads i bought that are 72cc. So i wanted to mill them down to stock maybe less. But I cant find out exactly what stock is
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68cc or 70cc ....... Split the difference and call it 69cc

"Close enough for government work"
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