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Old 05-20-2009, 10:02 PM
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It looks like your compression ratio is going to be around 10:1 with those heads. If I'm right, then you'll have a lot of midrange detonation with the XE cam. The 068 cam is better, but you should also consider the crane 222/234 cam (also on 114 lobe centers). It has a bit more lift than the 068.
1.65 ratio rockers can def make a diff. But stay within the limits of your springs if you choose the crane (maybe 1.65 on intake only?).

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