Tom,
I did the math. A .040 cut on the head will only bump the
compression to 9.3 from the stock 8.7...Most automotive heads
will tolerate a .030" cleanup cut... I can call around but,
you have actually done the work, experimenting with this engine.
At some point, I'll pull the engine and rebuild/blueprint it.
It'll get a turbo and all the needed changes OR, I'll have
Ross or Jahns make a set of 10/1 pistons... For now, I'm just
wondering if the stock head will take a .040" cut. Do ya know?
Extra info: Truck Weight 3,300 lbs with fuel. 5.38 axles.
3rd gear with overdrive gives 70 mph @ 2,810 RPM. This is the
max continous speed/rpm I run at....Slow lane on the Frwy. The
wind noise is horrible above 70 anyway and I enjoy the thumbs up
from passing cars.... Thanks again for your interest/help with this engine.
