Re: Kanter Deluxe Kit for V8

Posted by Jack Vines On 2008/7/19 9:46:12

Edited to include additional detail:

6. The 4.188" bore diameter 413" Mopar pistons are NOTa recommended interchange for the 374" Packard pistons. The compression height is .047" less than the Packard, which will eliminate the quench/squish band, which causes the engine to ping under load. The only currently available pistons are dished tops for trucks and motor homes, which lower the compression substantially and further reduces the power output. Additionally, the 1.094" piston pin bore is larger and the pin boss is narrower, requiring substantial machine work on the rods. Just because they can be made to fit the hole doesn't mean they are good science.

thnx, jack vines