Originally Posted By Hot 340
Originally Posted By DaveRS23
I bought my 540 reciprocating assembly and cam from Ray Barton. He spec'd the CR @ 10.5 for this aluminum headed street/strip motor. I asked him about more comp since I have ran 11:1 in my aluminum headed 499 wedge for years with no problems. He said there wasn't enough additional power for a primarily street driven engine to warrant the extra hassles.
Dave, what would be the extra hassle he is reffering to? If you have to get pistons anyway, would cost much more to bump it some i wouldnt think


I think he was referring to issues with gasoline quality and detonation.

Master, again and still