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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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I have a L-36 built to stock spec but blueprinted. With zero deck height and overbore I am running 10.7:1. My heads are 3904390 w/2.19 and 1.88 valves installed. I am looking for the most power possible, open to solid and rollers and just don't know how big I can go before pistons start kissing valves. This is mated to a worked over 700R4 w/2800 stall with lock up and 3.25 rear end. The car ways about 3700 with driver. I bought the car this way and plan to build a 496 roller later. I read the "resto to rad" build up but they fly cut the pistons for clearance, not an option. Anyone think 550tq and 450hp are possible? Open to any and all suggestions and advice.

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