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Old 08-01-2012, 07:14 PM
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Default Re: L72 and L78 pistons

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bluel78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wonder if most people are lowering the compression when doing a rebuild therefore lowering the demand? I haven't decided what pistons to use for my l78 build. Dustin</div></div>
Not really needed...when I did a factory type build of our L72 it came in at a *whopping* 10.2:1 with all of the factory parts/pieces/specs.

Most of the guys I know are Pure Stock racers, so take this with a grain of salt, but they tend to want/need a more correct piston, ie, one that matches the actual published dome volume, not the TRW that is around 5-6cc short, yet is quite a bit heavier. And I'm guessing the majority of guys just let there engine builder supply the piston, and I have yet to meet one that will recommend the factory spec pistons unless it's mandated by class!
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