Big Block Chevrolet Head and Piston Info Needed
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Big Block Chevrolet Head and Piston Info Needed
Starting a 632 build. Right now I have the Merlin 4.600 bore block and Brodix Head Hunter 383mc heads with 2.4 intake and 1.850 exhaust valves. My question is will a standard flat top work with these heads? If I wanted to add compression to it will a normal open chamber dome piston work with them or will the dome pistons need to be Head Hunter specific pistons? Thanks
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Re: Big Block Chevrolet Head and Piston Info Needed
A 24 degree flat top should work if the valve relief has enough radial clearance for a 2.400
A small dome under 30cc could work again if the valve relief allows the 2.400 valve.
Most piston companies have a dome with proper relief location and angles, spark plug location etc.
My $.02 would be order the right pistons, have the cam card ready. Sometimes you end up eating a set of pistons trying to make them work.. cheaper and less time starting with the right stuff.
A small dome under 30cc could work again if the valve relief allows the 2.400 valve.
Most piston companies have a dome with proper relief location and angles, spark plug location etc.
My $.02 would be order the right pistons, have the cam card ready. Sometimes you end up eating a set of pistons trying to make them work.. cheaper and less time starting with the right stuff.
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Re: Big Block Chevrolet Head and Piston Info Needed
Why don't you check out what Info Brodix might be able to help you with.
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Re: Big Block Chevrolet Head and Piston Info Needed
what length rod will u be running in this combo
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