Milling 317 Heads - URGENT!!
#11
ok, so just to confirm, .030 off the heads will be safe with the cam im running (as far as ptv clearance)? I'm trying to give the machine shop an answer asap.
what cr would .030 give me with flat tops? Low enough to run 91 octane?
what cr would .030 give me with flat tops? Low enough to run 91 octane?
#12
100% Redneck
You basically have a LQ9 now with the flat tops and IIRC the LQ9 is already at 10.2:1
So with the decking and just cleaning the head surface with minimum milling you're above 10.2:1 compression. LS7 lifters have a pretty large preload window vs Morel drop in lifters so the 7.4's should still be in spec, I'd get a pushrod length tool to double check. If you have the gearing to match those big tires I don't see 91 octane an issue.
So with the decking and just cleaning the head surface with minimum milling you're above 10.2:1 compression. LS7 lifters have a pretty large preload window vs Morel drop in lifters so the 7.4's should still be in spec, I'd get a pushrod length tool to double check. If you have the gearing to match those big tires I don't see 91 octane an issue.
#16
#17
You basically have a LQ9 now with the flat tops and IIRC the LQ9 is already at 10.2:1
So with the decking and just cleaning the head surface with minimum milling you're above 10.2:1 compression. LS7 lifters have a pretty large preload window vs Morel drop in lifters so the 7.4's should still be in spec, I'd get a pushrod length tool to double check. If you have the gearing to match those big tires I don't see 91 octane an issue.
So with the decking and just cleaning the head surface with minimum milling you're above 10.2:1 compression. LS7 lifters have a pretty large preload window vs Morel drop in lifters so the 7.4's should still be in spec, I'd get a pushrod length tool to double check. If you have the gearing to match those big tires I don't see 91 octane an issue.
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RedXray (08-31-2022)
#20
Don't worry about the compression vs octane so much. The tune can be adjusted for that.
I've tuned some 11.5CR 5.3s and 12.0CR 6.0s on 87 octane.
running a TR6 plug and give it the timing the spark plug tells you it likes. There was quite a power difference between 87 and 93 octane with them tho.
I've tuned some 11.5CR 5.3s and 12.0CR 6.0s on 87 octane.
running a TR6 plug and give it the timing the spark plug tells you it likes. There was quite a power difference between 87 and 93 octane with them tho.
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arthursc2 (09-01-2022)