Originally Posted by ibd2328

I went with a higher compression than orginally planed. I am running 9.4 on forced induction, just have to make sure the tune is spot on.

gaskets are usually .034 to .040 compressed thickness. And no I wouldnt do great than .020 bore because of the coolant holes.

I mean I can calculate whatever you want, just let me know. Are you staying with the PI heads?

Originally Posted by ibd2328

Also making some valve cover plates that say:
Hand built with pride by
**** ***** ****
Twin Turbo FX4

Just need to come up with a name for the truck lol. Raptor, Ligtning, Viper, Cobra are all out of question.

Originally Posted by ibd2328

Not if you go with a mild one.

Originally Posted by ibd2328

I think Thomas should let me fab up some alumninum plates for him so he can run a GT500 intake.

Originally Posted by jprevat

Could I expect noticeable gains from pistons, cams, and a valve job or should I be prepared to go a bit deeper?

Originally Posted by jferg92

I am hoping for 60hp over my current 160,000 engine with .020 over, dished pistons. Maybe head work, bbk throttle body and LTs

Originally Posted by jprevat

Why not chimera? It seems to fit your build.