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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Head chamber increment

Is it possible to increase the cylinder head combustion chambers?,
if is, how many cc could be safe in a stock alum. lt1 heads (54.4 cc)?.
have anybody done this?
Thanks.
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Yeah it's possible, by much I don't know, I don't think more than a couple to a few CC's...

What are you trying to achieve?
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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so, may be I can gain about 4 cc more, I havent run my future project, I´m worried about the dynamic compression, is about 9:1, and everybody says below 8.5:1
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by lethalz
so, may be I can gain about 4 cc more, I havent run my future project, I´m worried about the dynamic compression, is about 9:1, and everybody says below 8.5:1
Eh, post up your future combo and what you've figured regarding compression...worst that can happen is that we don't get the answer.
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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You could run the stock gaskets vs the .039 felpros. That would be worth a little.
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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ive always heard 9.0 and below.
Old Jul 15, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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You can get 2.5+CC's if you do it right.There are places you can grind through the chamber.9.0 DC is OK for premium pump gas and a tune.
Old Jul 17, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by atljar
You could run the stock gaskets vs the .039 felpros. That would be worth a little.
Yes, effective, however, not correct/efficient.

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Re: Head chamber increment

You can increase the chamber to approx 64-65cc.
I currently have both LT1's & LT4's in the shop with 65cc chambers.

I would not suggest this unless you are an experienced head porter as you could seriously weaken the chamber if too much metal is removed in the wrong area.
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