My1GLaser
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- Dec 4, 2006
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Bartow,
Florida
I have searched and searched, but could not find much at all about this issue. I am building a 6 bolt w/.020 over Wisecos & Manley H-beam rods. Up until now, all my clearances have checked out well and I am happy so far with the build. But..
My pistons are sticking out of the block .007 on 2 cyls and .009 & .010 on the other 2. I was planning on using a Mitsu MLS HG which I mic'd @ .054. I am running +1mm valves & HKS 272s, so I am not sure if that HG will be thick enough for valve clearance due to this piston height. The block was decked and the head has been milled, but I do not know how much material I am missing total. (I'm an idiot for that )
1. Is there a Vfaq for claying the pistons, and is it necessary?
2. Is using a thicker custom Cometic HG an acceptable fix for this piston height? I was thinking about going with .062, which is .020 over stock. Does that sound right, or do I have to clay the pistons to know for sure? I don't mind going thru all that, I just don't know how until I read up on it a little.
Damn I think I am a little sick over all this. I have put a lot of time and money into this build after my first 1g was totaled 6 months ago. But, I have not rebuilt a bottom end before and this is a little nerve racking. I know there are people rebuilding motors out there who might have had similar issues, so thanks for your insight.
My pistons are sticking out of the block .007 on 2 cyls and .009 & .010 on the other 2. I was planning on using a Mitsu MLS HG which I mic'd @ .054. I am running +1mm valves & HKS 272s, so I am not sure if that HG will be thick enough for valve clearance due to this piston height. The block was decked and the head has been milled, but I do not know how much material I am missing total. (I'm an idiot for that )
1. Is there a Vfaq for claying the pistons, and is it necessary?
2. Is using a thicker custom Cometic HG an acceptable fix for this piston height? I was thinking about going with .062, which is .020 over stock. Does that sound right, or do I have to clay the pistons to know for sure? I don't mind going thru all that, I just don't know how until I read up on it a little.
Damn I think I am a little sick over all this. I have put a lot of time and money into this build after my first 1g was totaled 6 months ago. But, I have not rebuilt a bottom end before and this is a little nerve racking. I know there are people rebuilding motors out there who might have had similar issues, so thanks for your insight.