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Old 04-13-2024, 05:27 PM   #45
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Default Re: NOS 8RT camshaft

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron View Post
Boring & stroking an engine also increases the compression ratio as well. This will add more torque than cam swap. also consider NO 239 ci engine makes more than 80 HP in stock cindition, and this is with out generator and fan, JWL proved that/
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I have never thought about that increased compression Ron. Longer stroke, larger bore but same combustion chamber. And it gets that right outa the chute! Or I guess you hot rodders say right off the line
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