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Old 20-12-2006, 09:45 AM   #1
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Hi everyone

I have another question, i have purchased standard 1300 pistons which have an offset bowl. Will this raise the compression ratio and to what extent?? We are also getting 40 thou off the top off the block as well.

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Old 20-12-2006, 02:13 PM   #2
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sounds like the 1300GT piston
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Old 20-12-2006, 02:38 PM   #3
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so what compression do you think it would be running. it isn't the Gt piston. The bowl is just an offset bowl
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Old 20-12-2006, 10:35 PM   #4
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Hey,

1300 pistons will give you about 10.5-11.0

Check this thread out, might help to you a little.

http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/top...TOPIC_ID=10008

Even check the forum out as it is a wealth of information and the dudes on there have excellent knowledge.

Cheers,

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Old 21-12-2006, 09:09 AM   #5
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Thanks a lot
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