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Maclab58 · 07-23-2013, 08:50 PM

I have recently purchased a 31 Victoria which the previous owner who was a broker didn't know if the engine had been rebuilt. I recently changed the pan gasket and was happy to find new Babbitts, cam,lifters, valves and pistons. Unfortunately the crank isn't balanced but it runs great and will do 50 mph pretty easy. What would adding a 5.5 compression head to the mix gain me? I would like a little more take off power, not really worried about top end speed. 50-55 mph is fast enough.

Thanks!

07-23-2013, 08:50 PM	#1
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	High compression head I have recently purchased a 31 Victoria which the previous owner who was a broker didn't know if the engine had been rebuilt. I recently changed the pan gasket and was happy to find new Babbitts, cam,lifters, valves and pistons. Unfortunately the crank isn't balanced but it runs great and will do 50 mph pretty easy. What would adding a 5.5 compression head to the mix gain me? I would like a little more take off power, not really worried about top end speed. 50-55 mph is fast enough. Thanks!