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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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my cos is in the stage of bein rebuilt and im in two minds what to do about the pistons.The car is on dk greens with a T34 and will be running 25psi.The head is on its last skim,so would you ppl advise going low comp or not?im thinking low comp but just thinking about lag aswell thanks Greg
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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youll have to go low comp mate but dont worry about lag it happens to us all
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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ok thanks mate,what boost would be safe on the greens?27-28psi?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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have u got 500 cooler?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiegreg1
ok thanks mate,what boost would be safe on the greens?27-28psi?
not to the limiter no, about 22 held is safe. probably best to get a recon head then no need to bother changing compression ratio
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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i may have got a head for sale tolar recon its perfect pm me if ye interested
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