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Re: 2.0 - 2.5 -2.7

To: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: 2.0 - 2.5 -2.7
From: Egil Kvaleberg <egil@kvaleberg.no>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 07:22:17 GMT
Organization: Siving Egil Kvaleberg AS
References: <Pine.A41.4.02.9811241927560.356130-100000@holly.ColoState.EDU>
On 25 Nov 1998, Aaron Johnson wrote:

> since .0475 is the max over bore

FWIW, it seems .060 overbore pistons was available from ST once upon a
time, making .060 the max allowable overbore in many racing classes. That 
is the reason that forged pistons are usually available in +.060 only. 
Additionally, the standard gasket will fit.

2.7 litre territory can be reached by boring to 77 or even 78mm, in which
case you'll need a purpose made copper gasket (no problem). Mazda 1300cc
pistons is a popular choice here, although you can also have pistons built
to order. 

Further increase is possible by increasing the stroke, but that is a very
costly exercise since it requires a special crankshaft as well as special 
conrods.

See http://www.kvaleberg.com/t_tune.html for more information.

Egil


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