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Old May 23, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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How do I boost my compression in my 351m it has I think 8:1 and I'm looking for about 9:1 or 9.5:1 how do I do this without changing the pistons? I was thinking maby smaller cc heads than the stockers that are on it. Thanks for any information
 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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You really can't get there from here. The only smaller heads are huge ported 4V with too little volume. Milling the heads might help a little but pistons are your only viable chance of getting there.
 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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You can get a set of "Aussie" 2 bbl cleveland heads that have the smaller quench chambers. They run about $350 used. You need to figure on a valve job and possibly new seats, guides, valves, springs,etc to add to the cost. There's usually a set or two on ebay every week.
 
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