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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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what pistons

ok this is what I've got,comp cams part#35-216-3,edelbrock streetmaster intake,650 holley carb,gasket matched intake to heads ported exhaust,going to put69 timing set in,shorty headers is this setup alright sofar,what kind of horses and torque,and I need piston,which ones would be beterfor my application,flat tops,dish,or dome.Ps I'm using the victor reinz gasket set for this build,any coments would be helpfull thanx in advance.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Need to know what motor you are working with. I any motor i would go about 9.5:1 comp for everyday driving.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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sorry about that it's a 79 351w and it's going into an 85 bronco.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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probably some domes, about 9.5:1 comp, should have yourself a torquy small block.
 
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