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Old 05-01-2024, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by judgeman6970 View Post
I've read many posts about the infamous 8vr cast piston, but rarely do I see any good alternatives listed? Stock rebuild 400 R/A III, looking to hopefully drop the compression slightly(to run well on pump 93). What would guys recommend, that won't break the bank, and possibly lower my compression? Btw, it's a '70 with #12 heads. Thx!!
You don't see any alternatives, because most any other piston is a great alternative to those slugs. Speed-Pro L2262 would be a great start. Not sure what you mean by "won't break the bank", as I don't know "what's in YOUR wallet??"