BBC 049 heads

[Malibu Surfer]

Ok guys,
Building a mild BBC for the Mandella. Have forged crank, forged pistons, 7/16 re conned rods, balanced rotating assembly, etc.... I did not source parts out, but am stuck with them and would like to use as there paid for
My question is, I have L2399 TRW forged pistons, and 049 heads... This gives me about 8.2:1 or so... I have a very mild hydro flat tap cam (218/228 - 500/500) that likes low compression... How much can I surface the 122cc heads to get to about 9.0:1?? Is this even possible??
Motor is just for towing skiers and not a high hp deal.
Thanks!!!

 

[duanehydro]

:huh: why bring the compression up with that in mind?

 

[jdeaton]

:huh: why bring the compression up with that in mind?

Ditto, leave the compression and burn the cheap fuel.  Just my .02

 

[Malibu Surfer]

Not really a motor guy and didn't know how little compression was to little Doing a little more research I'll be around 8.4-8.8:1 or so depending where everything cc's at.... Yes, boat is a cheap deal to run cheap gas and be reliable..
Thanks!

 

[Patchman]

It should be fine with that combo. That's rite in there with my Hawaiian. It loves regular and runs 4500 all day long! :smile30: