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Old 02-24-2009, 02:50 PM   #13
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I agree and disagree. The piston is weak when detonated which is in part a function of static com ratio. The lower the scr the less likely to detonate which effects the life span of the pistons, head gaskets etc.

I have a 5.3 with a zo6 cam, 317's, mls head gaskets and head studs.
tuned right you dont have to worry about the piston. That turbo will never make enough power to break the piston....detonation dont matter how good your parts are, dont let it detonate.
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