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Old 07-21-2020, 02:15 PM   #29
Yoyodyne
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Default Re: Let's build a drag race 8BA engine

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Originally Posted by Pete View Post
It is simple math. A flat circle has less area than a spherical (raised) circle.
To do this you need to either fill a dome head and machine flat or make new heads with no dome.
Another advantage of flat top pistons is the flame front will travel faster over the
shorter flat surface rather than a domed surface.
This is nothing new, The NASCAR guys were doing it in the 50's.

How much higher can a comparable combination be with flat tops over domes? 1/2 point or more?
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