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Old 10-21-2004, 03:16 AM
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Re: Head Project

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Originally Posted by eillob
What is the deal with flat top pistons? I don't understand what you would gain exept possible future clearence problems.
Flat-top pistons will raise CR which will increase your HP. Now you need to understand how to calculate what you need generally for valve clearance so you can get flat-tops with the proper valve reliefs. This way you get more CR which equals more HP without valve-clearance problems.
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