Lets discuss another engine build
Run the KB 2 valve relief piston. Zero deck height it. Run a cam that can actually DO something instead of that cookie cutter 268 CRAP. You will need more cam anyway because the compression will be up where you have wanted it the whole time (which is really a waste) but if you're gonna do it you might as well DO IT.
I would recommend something in a solid flat tappet between 240-250 @ .050 on a 108.
Thank you Rob for the input. Given you know the history of my engine prior to the tear down. You remember all the problems I've had with it. Even after we went thru all the work last spring it was still a dog and never ran right. Why, no idea, but it could had been many things or just one thing. Since I did get the original engine shop to hook me up with what I originally asked for, I was going to make use of them. Which is why I threw out the KB pistons and one similar.
Your absolutely right, I have the option to build it the right way, which is what Im trying to do now. I know you have mentioned many times to me that I could have a good running engine on stock compression. Trust me I heard you my friend, which is part why I started this thread. I would like to know options I have and how to go about building a engine that Im looking for (good cruiser that can be fun).
If you have a suggestion on a complete engine build (using my same Iron Magnum heads), sorry I have to run hydraulic lifters and cam with that head, I think?!?! I would love to hear it. Even if using the same stock pistons, that I have now. Break it down for me, Im curious. You know Im not looking for a radical engine I just dont want a "factory" engine.
I don't know people tie themselves to a certain compression when building a motor pick your cam and fuel and run the pistons gaskets chambers etc.. that give you the CR for that DCR.
Well, partly because Im not a engine guru. I dont understand how to go about building a engine, hence why I asked. I can say it, I dont know jack about this subject. I dont know how to pick a cam, I've read articles on them but none of that makes sense to me.
I read threads where people want big horse power small blocks. I see them throw out SCR of 10.5, 11 and 12. I look at those numbers and builds know they have to run race gas. I know what I want and its not a big horse power engine. Just a good cruising engine, that I can have fun with, but not a factory built engine. Something with pep.
Really what I do know is that I have to be under 9.5 SCR with iron heads to run pump gas. I assumed that the closer I got to that number the better the engine will be. Sorry that was long winded but that is why I picked a SCR # I thought I had to have that info in mind.