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Old 09-27-2015, 10:34 PM   #1
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Default Re: V8 Center Port Problems

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I have gotten 1 hp per ci NA on the old purple av gas (115/145) many years ago. It is much easier on alcohol. You are going to need over 320 ci though for compression.

Here is the URL about the PA at Bonneville:
http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...nspires-second
Pete I'll bet you were pretty close to a 3 7/16" bore.
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Old 09-27-2015, 10:50 PM   #2
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pete i'll bet you were pretty close to a 3 7/16" bore.
3 7/16 + .030.
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