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Scott McDermott · 03-22-2023, 08:12 AM

Thanks B&S and Ol' Ron. I probably should have written a little more in my original post. I planned on two 97's along with a Isky Max-1 Cam and recurve dizzy. I've previously changed over to Pertoronix 12V and built a 2" dual exhaust. When I couldn't find head/piston options I was concerned the cam and carbs would be of little value if the compression wasn't increased. Any idea what a ballpark CR would be after milling the heads?

03-22-2023, 08:12 AM	#4
Scott McDermott Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 7	Re: How to Increase compression on 1937 Flathead Thanks B&S and Ol' Ron. I probably should have written a little more in my original post. I planned on two 97's along with a Isky Max-1 Cam and recurve dizzy. I've previously changed over to Pertoronix 12V and built a 2" dual exhaust. When I couldn't find head/piston options I was concerned the cam and carbs would be of little value if the compression wasn't increased. Any idea what a ballpark CR would be after milling the heads?