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Old 06-11-2003, 10:04 AM
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Total airflow capability at 28" vacuum with .700" valve lift is along the lines of what you see in airflow charts. that is an indicator, but velocity should not be sacrificed, as it is as important. Big runners lose velocity, small runners lose overall flow capability. It's all about finding the balance between these two peramaters for your particular engine combination. bigger is not always better. A small runner head that has been massaged by a good head porter, will often outshine a big runner head that flows more CFM's.
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