Thread: piston to valve clearance

hey i was wonder how could i determine/check for piston to valve clearance on a de block with a ve head. im planning to run 8:5:1 pistons with no valve relief grooves in them and will like to check p2v clearance. ive heard about claying but really cant find anything on it

I am surprised you went with a Ve head Jc, Why didn't you just keep it simple and stick it out with a tested tried and true (De) head with some minor head work?

This is what finalized it for me.
http://www.sr20-forum.com/turbo/58236-de-ve-turbo-dyno.html

You can't use clay with hydraulic lifters. Use the ol' drop valve method.

Piston to Valve Clearance