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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Compression Question

« on: February 07, 2013, 08:33:29 AM »

Hi Matt.  I am brining this from the FED room.  It was suggested that I ask you. 

I have been beating my brains out trying to get 13:1+ out of this motor with the 64cc heads.  I can get 12:1 pretty easily.  Do you think there will be a noticable difference using 12:1 vs. 13:1?  My goal is 500+ HP here is the rest of my set up.

302DZ Block +.030 (306ci)
2.02/1.60 iron fulie heads 64cc, ported
1178 forged crank turned 10/10
K1  H Beam rods.
Piston - whatever it takes to get the compression i need.
Cam - Undecided
Hilborn Mech Inj with 12" stacks

I really appreciate any feedback.  THank you.

Brian

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Front Engine Dragsters / Newbie

« on: February 06, 2013, 09:56:21 AM »

Howdy all!  THis is my first post here, just and introduction.  I'm building a 180"FED.  I bought the chassis tacked from John Worm and I finished welded it.  Everything is done but the motor.  I have a 302 chevy that I want to use.  It is the motor may dad used in his D gasser in the late 60's.  I have a Hilborn injection unit that I want to use with alcohol.  I'm having a hard time finding a piston that will make 13:1 with 64cc heads.  I know, I could alot faster for less money using a 350 block.  Its sentimental. 
Anyway, its great to see a forum like this one and i look forward to the tips and stories.
Brian.