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Old 03-02-2009, 04:02 PM
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std 1.6 cvh bottom end
1.8zetec bottom end
std pistons in both them
Old 03-02-2009, 04:06 PM
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Ive herd that 20 psi on standard rods & pistons on a cvh is about the limit, not sure about the zetec
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define standard as far as a cvh is concerned ?

you talking standard rst bottom , or justa bog 1.6 cvh ,

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Old 03-02-2009, 04:18 PM
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you cant answer that question tbh,

boost is only a measurement of the engines restriction, so it depends how well it flows air...

and 20psi on a high flowing gt30 engine would make lots of power... where as 20psi on a t25 would be much less

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Old 03-02-2009, 04:25 PM
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cheers anyways il be keeping it cvh
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