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Old 11-28-2016 | 05:53 PM
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I have twin 525sc motors that I'm planning on rebuilding this winter. Would speed pro forged L2399F pistons work for this project? Reason being I have 2 new sets available to me if I can use them. I have new eq320 heads and going hyd roller. If not what piston should be used?
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I rebuilt my 525sc with .060 over 2399 pistons. I used a 134561 flat crane cam, hp500 heads. Stock pulleys. I made 572hp@5600. Runs strong. Got 60 trouble free hours this summer.
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I have twin 525sc motors that I'm planning on rebuilding this winter. Would speed pro forged L2399F pistons work for this project? Reason being I have 2 new sets available to me if I can use them. I have new eq320 heads and going hyd roller. If not what piston should be used?
the 525sc came with 7.5-1 compression ratio,the bump in compression from the L2399f piston will help wake it up,the eq 320s will also be a big improvement in power.with the right hyd roller cam you will have good reliable power.i think you will like the end result.
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Old 11-28-2016 | 10:30 PM
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Thanks everyone.. What compression ratio should be used, 8.5, 8.8? I have stock pulley and the smaller pulley. Also running intercoolers.
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i built a pair of 454s for a member,compression ratio of 9 to1,afr 305 heads,bob m cams and 177 blowers that made 690 on the dyno,ON 89 OCT FUEL.the cam,s were mild due to a wet exhaust.
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Thanks everyone.. What compression ratio should be used, 8.5, 8.8? I have stock pulley and the smaller pulley. Also running intercoolers.
The eq heads have 119cc chambers and speedpro's website shows 8.84 but does not say what thickness head gasket.
http://www.powerforgedpistons.com/pdf/applications.pdf
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Old 11-29-2016 | 07:16 AM
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i built a pair of 454s for a member,compression ratio of 9 to1,afr 305 heads,bob m cams and 177 blowers that made 690 on the dyno,ON 89 OCT FUEL.the cam,s were mild due to a wet exhaust.
Mine made 572hp. How much of the 115hp would you attribute to the afr heads vs my 088?
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Old 11-29-2016 | 08:22 PM
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If the heads are aluminum good for at least 9.5 compression. Make the setup conservative with rich fuel (under 12) and light timing in the 30-31 area.

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Old 11-30-2016 | 06:25 AM
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That piston has a 13.8cc dome. With the piston in the hole .010, a .053 head gasket, youll be about 8.9:1 with the .060 overbore.
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Old 11-30-2016 | 09:56 AM
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I will be .030 over, so I think 8.8:1 with .010 in the hole and .053 head gasket. I have daytona sensors ignition boxes, can I still use the 525sc curve at that compression?
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