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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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I was told that I can lower the CR by mashining the original pistons that are 8,0:1! How much should I skim them to get 7,7:1 CR???
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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what car??

FYI you dont skim pistons you machine them , big difference
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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ok but how much ?? the car is big turbo escort cosworth
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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buy forged piston with lower compression already
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:43 AM
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burton power products will machine pistons
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