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Old 06-11-2009, 01:02 PM   #1
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Re: 76cc sbc head

What's the estimated octane rating on the 406 w/ 76cc AFR's? Can you still run 87 octane?
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Old 06-11-2009, 03:21 PM   #2
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Re: 76cc sbc head

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What's the estimated octane rating on the 406 w/ 76cc AFR's? Can you still run 87 octane?
Depends on the piston design. Dished? No problem.
Flat top? Maybe. The flat top would be do-able w/some 91 octane.
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Old 06-11-2009, 03:46 PM   #3
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Re: 76cc sbc head

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What's the estimated octane rating on the 406 w/ 76cc AFR's? Can you still run 87 octane?
Depends on the valve events of the cam. Close the intake valve late enough and 87 is doable. Lot of work just to save ~30 cents/gallon.
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Old 06-11-2009, 06:40 PM   #4
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Re: 76cc sbc head

I run a flat top 406 w/5.7 rods and 70cc edelbrock Victor Jr. heads, thermal coated piston and combustion chambers,and run 93 octane pump gas.No problems at all, I believe the coatings contribute to this working. My .02
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I run a flat top 406 w/5.7 rods and 70cc edelbrock Victor Jr. heads, thermal coated piston and combustion chambers,and run 93 octane pump gas.No problems at all, I believe the coatings contribute to this working. My .02
What size cam?
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