Thread: Rebuilding 455
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Old 03-10-2022, 08:02 AM
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It would be OK in a 455 build with good flowing aluminum heads and 10.5 to 1 compression or close to it. Not the best choice for your 2200rpm converter. I'd put a better converter on my "wish list" if you end up using that much cam in your new 455 build.......

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