The other good reason is if you have a head which has
a lot money in it, but has been cut significantly. In that
case, flat tops will work pretty well without hitting the head.
Jim
Don Miller wrote:
>
> Okay all,
>
> The car I am repairing has flat top pistons in it. I
> thought 68 1600 motors had domed pistons. The
> cylinders measure out to not have been bored. I though
> the 2000 pistons were a little larger. Any one know of
> a good reason for putting flattops in a 1600? I am
> also trying to figure out my gasket thickness because
> I have to have the head shaved a little.
>
> Oh well. Tore out the whole interior last night
> because of the pink shag carpet. It is getting new
> black carpet tonight and should have the vinyl pieces
> put in by this weekend. then seats and then hopfully
> the head will be back and some assembly!!!!!!
>
> Don Miller
> 68 Turbo V-6 Race Car
> 68 1600 SPL311-18750
> 70 2000k (Awaiting transplant)
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