03-25-2009, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: fremont,
ca
Cobra Make, Engine: superformance/427 fe ford
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more power
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Originally Posted by 4pipes
I didn't change the cam, only the pistons. I don't know why I gained about 12% in torque and horsepower.
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because you have a cylinder chamber that is sealed better. burning oil robs power from your fuel mixture. sealing it better makes more power because you are burning a more pure mix of air and fuel.
can't wait to see it dave congrats. 
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