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Old 10-02-2019, 03:23 PM   #3
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Default Re: Cutting domes in 21 stud aluminum heads?

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed View Post
I have a pair of aluminum 21 stud factory heads but they are flat. My engine is a 36 LB and it has dome pistons. Is there enough material in the heads to cut the dome that is in my cast iron heads? Anybody done this?
An ultrasonic test will give you the best answer.

A bit of trivia. Flathead race engines that develop over one hp per cubic inch naturally aspirated use flat top pistons and flat no dome heads.
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