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  1. 11-10-2006 04:15 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerald Streeks
    The current heads were just redone with z28 springs new valve guides and seals. I just think that the 76-78cc open chamber head is killing my compression. And I don't need upper rpm I don't turn the motor over 5500 rpm. The motor is in a 73 3/4 ton truck with 31 10.50's on it.
    You did'nt say what gear you have.
    Also you did'nt say if you had a looser stall in it.
    I.M.O.,I would look at a 1,800-2,000 stall.
    With that tall a tire I would put more gear in it.
    Those are big tires to try and move.
    Last edited by erik erikson; 11-10-2006 at 04:18 AM.
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