Flat top pistons

[Hambone85GT]

Hey guys another beginner question. My car has flat top pistons and i've been reading a lot of threads with people having to notch their flat tops. I was just wondering what are the limitations of having flat top pistons as opposed to notched. Thanks

 

[Vinnietbird]

I have flat tops in my engine.My next engine won't.I need valve reliefs to run the heads and cam I want.I have ported E-7 heads and an E303 cam,and that's really pushing it.The car runs awesome,and pulls hard,but any more than that,the pistons and valves are going to become intimate friends.

 

[Hambone85GT]

Thanks man, would it be worth changing them out for notched if i plan on rebuilding the engine anyways?

 

[rednotch88]

Yes,Sir.

KJ

 

[bubba-dough]

Thanks man, would it be worth changing them out for notched if i plan on rebuilding the engine anyways?

It all depends on what your plans are.