Originally Posted by TUTS 59
WOW!!! And just up the road from me (kinda)

PS: Love the Indian, an old Russian I worked for had a 41 Chief with Bosch electrics.

Thanks. It's an original 48 with only 137 miles on it. Did a complete mechanical restoration and she runs great. If you're ever in the area, feel free to come by the shop. I'll give ya the nickel tour.
Originally Posted by KEVINSKI
I don’t know anything about the 302 engine but there was a thread on the old gmc form site indicating some new old stock pistons on e bay .


Thanks for the heads up. I know a bit of power can be had by a bump in compression and lightening up the pistons. I design all my own pistons for my engines. I'll probably do the same here...a set of forged and have KB make em for me. I know I'll be boring the block as well...I understand up to around .060 over is easily attainable. Shooting for a min of 300hp and 400ft lbs torque out of the build.

I see you are in Ontario. Have friends in the Kingston area, have judged the bike show in Toronto a few times, have other friends in Shallow Lake, Guelph, Sombra, Port Lambdon, and the area. Great up there.

Last edited by Peggy M; 11/05/2023 6:46 PM.

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