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Old 03-28-2004, 09:57 AM
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COACH MIKE BOUGHT ALL THE PARTS FOR A 408 STROKER AND HAD A LOCAL SHOP BUILT THE MOTOR. THE COMPRESSION RATIO IS 10:1. SO THE PARTS LIST AND BENNET RACING SAYS. BUT THE ENGINE HAS DETONATION PROBLEM. ADD OCTANE BOOSTER HELP SOME. WE THINK THE COMPRESSION IS TO HIGH FOR THE GAS AT THE PUMPS. NEW PISTONS???? LOWER COMPRESSION???
FOR THE STREET, STAY WITH 9 TO 1. TIRES WILL NOT HOOK UP ANYWAY. 400 HP OR 450 HP!!!!! REMEMBER STREET CAR
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