big block head question

Hey, I have a '75 duster with a 400 big block in it (non original) with smog heads and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. I would like to raise the compression ratio, possibly by swapping on a set of '67 915 magnum castings with a closed chamber design as opposed to the open chamber design of the later heads. I heard that with the lower compression pistons in the 400, however, that the combustion chamber design of these heads makes the combo prone to detonation. Would it be easier to just have the open chamber smog heads milled to decrease chamber volume? please help!

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sackattack84
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Dodge-Him

how many miles on the engine now?

"Dodge-Him" > smog heads and an 8.2:1 compression ratio. I would like to raise the

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rob

Not sure of the mileage, I bought it from a restoration shop nearby and the previous owner had swapped in the 400.

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sackattack84

thinking fresh rings might be good too

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rob

Possible, although I did a compression check and everything checked out

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sackattack84

most engines like this.........if you pull the heads and replace the gaskets, and it has more than 75,000 or so, the poor thing suddenly starts using oil!

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rob

That's good to know. Thanks for the advice!

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sackattack84

don't want you to suffer from "James bond disease" leaving a blue smoke screen lol

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rob

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