The Victorian fast bowler says an all-pace battery will suit an MCG pitch that is expected to be at its liveliest for years.
And former Victorian Test player Damien Fleming has called for Australia's selectors to retain the four-pronged attack if conditions suit.
Curator Cameron Hodgkins has used a different preparation for the pitch that has left the grass more upright than in the past.
"It eases some of the pressure on us to bowl big long spells," Peter Siddle said.
"We can have short, sharp cracks at it. It gives us more chance to stay at top pace."
Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott says the touring batsmen were "rubbish" in the 267-run defeat and will struggle again if the MCG assists the quicks.
"Obviously playing the four quicks in Perth, we had plans in place and executed them very well," said Harris, who took six wickets in the second innings in Perth.
"It's no coincidence we did that in the Test match.
"We have four blokes who really get on well in the team, and Dougy Bollinger, as well, in the squad."
"We help each other out on the ground. We have a great relationship. There haven't been four quicks play for a while, so it was nice to be part of that attack on a nice wicket.
Meanwhile, Harris can't rest until he delivers the knockout Boxing Day blow.
"They struggled in Perth," he said. "You're only one or two balls away from a bit of doubt in your mind as a batter."
He combined with Mitchell Johnson for 18 wickets in Perth.
"They'll work pretty hard during the week, but I do think we've got an edge over them a bit going into that big Test."
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