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Old 12-12-2023, 10:52 PM   #18
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Default Re: Shoud I relieve my block
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You give up a LOT of intake port area with those old raised surface blocks.

I have never heard of anyone machining the raised surface off before porting. Have you??
Hey Pete - I have not either, but I can't see there being an issue doing so. What I have not tested (with a sonic tester) is there any difference in the amount of material below the raised intake surface? Interesting thing to ponder!
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