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1976 pontiac 400 rebuild pistons?  
copper70gto
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/27/08
04:39 PM

Thanks for any reply. Rebuilding 1976 400 has the 6x heads which are 98-101 cc which yield 7.8-1 cr also noticed pistons have a large 45* chamfer about near .200 long, these are a flat style with valve relief.  Would going to a true flat top piston with valve relief yeild more compression?   Wan't to stay with streetable power and premium fuel. thanks  


 
barneyformula
Enthusiast | Posts: 447 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 06/28/08
04:39 AM

Aside from the typical TRW pistons which are basically stock replacements in a forged design, Rock&Roll Engineering has a custom design, true flattop, Sportsman Racin Piston made by JE, they cost about 30% more than TRW, but may be what you are looking for.
http://www.pontiacpower.com/catalog/pistons1.htm
Steve  


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