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overly boaring how big can i go

Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:24 PM
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thinkin about increasing the size of pistons on my l-67 when i rebuild it. how big can i safely go without cracking the cylinder walls? any sugestions on a good piston for a small buget?
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 11:30 PM
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PM Dr. Jay. I think he'* got the most info on block mods around here.
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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.020 for sure .030 is the max
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Just like Gameover said....but I really wouldn't go over 20-25.....the walls would be getting to thin for my likeing at that point
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Originally Posted by GAMEOVER
.020 for sure .030 is the max
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Just like Gameover said....but I really wouldn't go over 20-25.....the walls would be getting to thin for my likeing at that point
I don't think he cares about what your likings are. Haha, just kidding. I joke... I joke.
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