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Re: Flat Top Pistons - Why?

To: Charles Sorkin <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Flat Top Pistons - Why?
From: Larry Colen <lrcar@red4est.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:47:53 -0700
There is one advantage to going to the lower (8.0:1) compression dished 
pistons versus the higher (8.8:1) flat tops: A lot of performance 
enhancements (cross flow head, Hans' supercharger) require the lower 
compression in order to run the motor on 92 Octane gas.

   Larry

On Sat, Jul 29, 2000 at 04:54:06PM -0400, Charles Sorkin wrote:
> What are the benefits of flat-top pistons, versus the regular dished ones?
> Any consequences in terms of engine wear (i.e., blown connecting rods, valve
> wear, etc.)?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Charles
> '74 Midget
> '68 Sprite
> Bloomfield, NJ
> cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
> "How about we duck inside for a Hen?"

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