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Jan 12, 2007 | 06:54 PM

iwanttogofast

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z6 VS y8

would it be worth my time to get a port/polished d16z6 head on my d16y8 block?

just wondering before i buy

Jan 12, 2007 | 07:17 PM

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Re: z6 VS y8 (iwanttogofast)

Just get the y8 shaved, ported and polished.....

Jan 12, 2007 | 07:33 PM

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Re: z6 VS y8 (shalomjt)

going turbo?

Jan 12, 2007 | 07:42 PM

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Re: z6 VS y8 (gezzuzz)

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Jan 12, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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Your compression will go down if you put a Z6 head on a Y8 block. As a matter of fact, you will benefit more from your port & polish job if you complement it with a rise in compression. You might be bound to get the opposite result if you use the Z6. Prioritize the compression as well.