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Old 08-31-2023, 10:35 PM   #2
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Default Re: 5.5 head

There is no doubt that extra bit of compression really helps. I found the main benefit was the extra low down grunt. Now, if you improve the carburettor, you won't know yourself. Even a B carb with an enlarged inlet manifold will wake up the car. A downdraught (like a Stromberg or Webber) does even more.
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