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Unread 08-16-2010, 03:46 PM   #1
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i just put my motor together and went to fire it up but the pistons hit the plugs. what should i do any help would be greatly appreciated? the combo is as follows

performer heads
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trw pop up pistons (306)sbf
stock leangth push rods
performer intake
750 holley dp
full msd ing.
plugs are 14mmx3/4 reach

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Unread 08-16-2010, 05:13 PM   #2
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I bet those are the wrong plugs. Call Edelbrock and verify it.
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Unread 08-17-2010, 03:06 PM   #3
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I bet those are the wrong plugs. Call Edelbrock and verify it.


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Unread 08-17-2010, 05:36 PM   #4
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thanks for the help guys
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Unread 08-17-2010, 07:12 PM   #5
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Unread 08-16-2010, 10:34 PM   #6
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try 3924's i just sold a set the other day and they worked out fine with no issues
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3/4 is correct
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...6000/60399.pdf
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What do the pistons look like? Dome shape?
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You may have to use washers and index the plugs also.
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