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head work
what can i do to the head to make more power
 
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on what engine?
 
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shaving the the head will net some cylinder compression increase

any compression increase over 10.5-1 will cause damage to the bottom end ( factory parts )
 
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I believe esslinger makes a performance head for the 2.3
 
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i have a 2.5l
 
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