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Pistons that have been cut for TW heads?

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allcarfan

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Pistons (ROSS) that have been cut for TW heads....can they also be used with inline valve heads?

Shane
 
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Maybe....but you will only know by mocking up the engine and checking for interference between the piston and valve.
 

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sheesh "maybe" - i could have said that.

I would like to have some Idea BEFORE I assemble the engine...no sense in buying parts I cant use!!!
 
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Well, MAYBE is the only answer anyone can give you since each engine is a little different and your choice of cam will have a large inpact. If the cam is mild then you will probably be alright. I used a shortblock with TW pistons in it and stuck some stock heads on it and with the mild cam it was OK....I know because I checked for intereference. I always check vavle clearance on any engine I build even if I know all the parts fit. You are going to have to mock it up and check to be certain....PERIOD.
 

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Shane, so buy the TW heads for the correct pistons.

I'm with Ron, I ALWAYS clay the piston top for clearance.

I use a used head gasket also but on my race motor, I think we just sat the heads on it, put a couple of bolts hand tight and clayed it that way, but that's been 10 years ago that we originally checked it and I can't quite remember. Since then we've just put new head gaskets on it.

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Got an email from ROSS PISTONS.

They said that their pistons will handle up to a .600" camshaft with either TW or inline valve heads. (I will still be checking for PTV clearance.

FYI

Shane
 
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