
Originally Posted by
PitchBlackC3
Yeah the 862s will give better compression but won't flow as well. You gotta think about how much the head gaskets and bolts cost to install heads if you are wanting to put something different later. $30+ for gaskets and $40+ for bolts. For best of both I would try to find a nice set of 243s, more compression and same flow as the 317s, but then again they will cost more $$.
I would be going to a bigger motor later, just have to start somewhere.
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