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Old 05-01-2009, 10:15 AM
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CamBirdRacing
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Default Re: compression ratio-pump gas

Originally Posted by mep
I have a 355 sbc with 10.5 flat tops. It previously detonated when I ran some old steel 64cc turbo Chevy heads, #340292. We replaced them with a set of 68cc AFR alum heads with 180 runners and the detonation went away. I don't know if it was more from the larger chambers or the alum head material, but I suspect it was more from the aluminum since it dissipates heat better. It's may be easier and cheaper to swap heads than pistons. JMO Mep
Alum heads can run a little more comp than cast iron.
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