Re: [Amc-list] 232 combustion chamber

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Good point, with no squish your not hurting anyything with double gaskets or at least finding the thickest one out there for it.

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

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From: "Bruce Hevner" <scramblr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> If your chamber has no "squish" area there's a couple of ways you can go.
> 
> Water/Alky injection. It works and when used conservatively is probably
> you're best answer. Edelbrock used to make a nice kit. Was adjustable by RPM
> AND vacuum so you could tune it as needed. I installed one on a 351 Ford
> Modified (no squish either) and it worked good.
> 
> What is your "running/cranking" compression? If too high you could try
> double gasket or a shim to lower it. With no "squish" to worry about this is
> viable.
> 
> If any of you remember the old GM Vega engine they had a completely open CC.
> There was a guy who invented a steel "wedge" that installed in the chamber
> with sealing compound and a large bolt to give it not only more compression
> but a "squish" area!! He claimed something like 15% more power AND mileage
> due to the mod. Never got a chance to try it but I'll bet it worked!!
> 
> But hey,,, that's just ME
> Bruce Hevner
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