Actually, the pistons pin intersecting the ring land ONLY matters on street driven cars. Most hardcore racers don't care too much about the small loss of oil caused by the comprimised oil control ring. A few years ago one of the big Mustang mags (either 5.0 or MM&FF) did an article in which DSS *claimed* to be able to build a 600hp 396 (351W block) that would live for 100K miles. Both DSS and CHP make kits with pistons that eliminate the oil control problem by moving the rings closer together. This fix seems to do the trick, but it could possibly cause other (smaller) problems in moving the rings too close. A 100K+ street storker isn't out of the question as long as you don't pound the sh!t out of it. You may also look into a 331 kit. A tad less power but the better rod/stroke ratio should increase longevity.
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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s
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