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- Minnesota, USA
- My Car
- 1972 H code fastback Boss 351 clone
I have a good short block I want to build for a backup engine. I built it a couple years ago with OC heads, but one of the heads was bad. At the time I had the block zero decked for the KB hypertech pistons. I'm afraid if I run the CC heads the compression may be too high. I don't remember all the specs for the pistons but they are the standard .030 KB flat top pistons from summit with single valve relief. My goal is to have a weekend cruiser with about 325-350hp. Fairly mild. Any opinions on which way to go? I would like something with really good street manners. Also, do the OC heads really have issues with detonation/pinging if they are built fairly mild? I have never experienced it with the 2 sets I've run? But then again I'm no expert. I have no cam in the block right now, I just figured I would wait and choose a cam after I settle on which heads I'm going to build. My OC heads are the 2.19-1.71 1971 castings.