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  1. 08-13-2011 06:35 AM #1
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    Building an 18 degree motor....

     



    I have a very nice 421 small block w/ Dart block. Can a competent engine builder, with the proper machining, turn this into an 18 degree motor, re using the heads and just using new pistons?
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  2. 08-13-2011 06:43 AM #2
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    i would think not the same cam ? lifters. shaft rocker . push rods. intake .head studs .pistons what head brodix or dart ? brodix you can get away from shaft rockers but are nice to have when you going up on spring LBs
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