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so with a completely stock shortblock including the stock cam and 1.6 rockers will the pistons have to be flycut for 185 [Confused]
i would say yes. the only 2.02 valve heads that clear stock pistons are the Trick Flows. my 02 [patriot]

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quote:
Originally posted by TURBOGT:
so with a completely stock shortblock including the stock cam and 1.6 rockers will the pistons have to be flycut for 185 [Confused]
probably not due to the low overlap. BUT-

ALWAYS CHECK!

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someone out there must have a stock shortblock with these heads? oh well if i don't hear from anyone I'll have to check.

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quote:
Originally posted by TURBOGT:
so with a completely stock shortblock including the stock cam and 1.6 rockers will the pistons have to be flycut for 185 [Confused]
Definitely check P/V clearance. I don't think it will clear. I mocked up a set on my stock shortblock once with stock cam but the heads were milled to 54cc. I couldn't turn the motor over because the intake valve was hitting. So definitely check.

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