Lets discuss another engine build

rumblefish360 said
It's a gain I don't think you'll feel. But it is a gain. Also, what the raw numbers do not tell you is how the engine likes the proper balance so much better. The efficiency and smoothness of the engine will pick up. The engine will feel better on acceleration.

I would yield at 9.5-1 as a MAX! The cam is still small and the octane available to you @ 93 non ethenol is nice but still has its limits. I'm sure someone here is going to chime in and say, "Hey I ran XX.x - 1 ratio and got away with it!" But let's be reasonable and smart about matters. Not greedy and stupid.

You nailed what Im looking for, efficiency and smoothness. Im not looking to race and beat everyone on the road. Hell I would be happy to beat a smart car at this point! I want to get in the car and be able to go on a all day drive and enjoy driving it, but I want the engine to be the best possible, for doing just that.

I may take it to the track once or twice a year. I would drive it there (2.5 hours) have some fun and then drive it back home.

The way the engine was prior, was not enjoyable to drive. It never did seem to run correctly. It always seemed to be a chore and I didnt want to go to far from home with it.

I would like to hear your opinion on what cam to run or even what piston.

On another note I just got off the phone with the machine shop. I explained why I was taking it apart (coolant leak between the head and deck). He is almost positive it was never machined straight by the previous builder and thinks that's all the work that needs done to it. He is going to go thru everything anyways just to make sure.

With that being said depending on how much he has to shave the deck, do you think its possible to machine off enough to bump my compression closer to the 9.5 with out intake sealing issues or should I just be happy with a straight deck and go with where ever it comes out at?