A higher compression ratio would likely be the result of a different head as opposed to differences in the lower end, and Beaver Bob is planning on changing the head. I've seen small block Chevy V8's used to power generators running on natural gas and I doubt they're stroked to get higher compression. One difference in the lower end may be a different cam, but that's not that likely either.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.