Turbo boost versus compression ratio ?

[Jörgen Karlsson]

> ><<Even if a
> >thicker head gasket works good on a Honda B16A, that can run .5bar of
> >boost
> >with a static CR of 10.2:1!>>
> >
> >I can run 10psi on 10:1 static CR all day long, even in 85F ambient
> >temps on a road course. Decent intercooling, Raceware head studs, and
> >decent fuel supply are the keys for me (the new A'PEXi Super A-VCR
> >digital boost controller helps too).
>
> Good basic combustion chamber design and tight squish clearance are the
> keys to getting away with such things!

That is what I mean, the B16A can live with 1bar of boost with only a
thicker head gasket to lower compression. The first thing you upset is the
squish clearance. But 4 new JE pistons are not more expensive then the
A'PEXi headgasket anyway.

Jörgen

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