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1987StangL268X · 02-24-2007, 01:12 AM

I am using a stock 302 shortblock, stock forged pistons. I ordered a set of edel's 2.02 1.60 perf rpm alumm's. Obviously not clearing the stock pistons. well i started shaving away at the pistons and checking clearance and got somewhere to believe that is near 70-80 thous. I did the clay trick about 10 tens and i am done doing it. whats the least amount of piston to valve clearance someone has ever ran? And please give me positive answers,lol! Im ready to get the beast in!! HELP!

02-24-2007, 01:12 AM	#1
1987StangL268X Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 38	piston to valve clearance prob...HELP! I am using a stock 302 shortblock, stock forged pistons. I ordered a set of edel's 2.02 1.60 perf rpm alumm's. Obviously not clearing the stock pistons. well i started shaving away at the pistons and checking clearance and got somewhere to believe that is near 70-80 thous. I did the clay trick about 10 tens and i am done doing it. whats the least amount of piston to valve clearance someone has ever ran? And please give me positive answers,lol! Im ready to get the beast in!! HELP!