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Old 07-23-2012, 01:54 PM   #11
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Re: 454 vs 496 vs 502

I thought that the factory 8.1 liter had a larger bore and shorter stroke (than a stroked 454/496) thereby giving it more reliable higher RPM capabilities and in the process unshrouding the valves. Am I incorrect in this?
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