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Never concern yourself with what an engine is stock, because those are engine hp numbers...whereas you will be working with wheel hp numbers during your build.
A b16 makes closer to 135whp, not 160.
Forget about squirters too, just use aftermarket pistons. As long as you dont take it over 9K, you'll be fine. LS cranks are brutes, and if youre messing with pistons, dont leave the stock rods either...thats just silly imo
.5mm oversize isnt meant to be a displacement increase, it is used when the cylinder walls are scratched during rebuilds - it wont net you any power.
Were you looking at ctr pistons/similar or more dome? If youre contemplating boost still, forget anything that will increase compression! Look at flat top pistons instead (wiseco is best for the money) and should give you ~9.5:1 with a b16 head
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