Porting

[Andrew F. Gunnesch]

How will a larger chamber increase ping knock and detonation?  I'm curious...

On Mar 12,  8:08am, Robert Harris wrote:
> Subject: RE:   Porting
> Opening up your chamber to lower compression will raise your ping, knock,
> detonation levels to self destruct and in general cost you power and
> economy - but what the heck do I know anyway.
>
> Best Book on Porting Chevy Heads.
>
> "How to Build & Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Cylinder Heads"
> David Vizard
> ISBN 0-87938-547-2 Motorbooks International
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> From: Andris Skulte <askulte at emerald.tufts.edu>
> Date: Thu, 12 Mar 1998 01:35:01 -0500
> Subject: books on porting
>
> I know this is off topic for DIY_EFI, but there are many knowledgeable
> people here...
>
> Are there any good books on porting heads? I read the SA tutorial on the
> web, but would like more details. I'm picking up a set of complete vette
> heads for my 305, and am planning on opening the compustion chamber up
> (to lower compression for the turbos) and the usual short side radius
> work etc. Please email me privately if you know books, or have done this
> before and can give me tips. TIA!
>
> Andris
>
> PS-for the necessary content, I should have the DFI any day now :)
>
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>-- End of excerpt from Robert Harris