[WILMASBOYL78]

These cars are all about...I repeat, all about the 11 to 1 compression. Lowering the CR would be a mistake...just find the right fuel and enjoy.

A stock rebuild should include a careful review of the valve train components...they were the weak link and one of the reasons we have so many CE motors in cars like this.

As mentioned make sure the deck stamp is protected...take photos for insurance and make the shop understand you don't want it removed.

Lots of times these engines actually had less then the advertised 11:1...so you may find a few extra ponies in checking the CC's on the heads and confirming the ratio.

A thorough professional job will protect and value to the car in the years ahead.

-wilma