[Diy_efi] compression ratio

[efi_student]

While the bore is only 72mm, about 32% smaller than yours, I doubt your
engine redlines at 13,500 rpm or makes 156 hp/liter as does the Suzuki
in EPA legal street trim.  0.018" is very tight, but it works.

Lance



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From: "elcamino73" <elcamino73 at mindspring.com>
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Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] compression ratio


> There are any number of club racers here in NorCal running Suzukis in
> > the 750 class that set squish at 0.018".  The pistons and heads are 
> > about the same cost.  The only caveat is you must turn the stock 
> > pistons because they are sand cast and have 4 to 6 thou variance in 
> > height from the wrist pin.  Once the tops are flat, the cylinders 
> > are decked, and we're off to the races.
>
> I don't believe the diameter of their pistons are anywhere near my 
> 4.155
400
> small block Chevy's.  That being a major factor in piston rock and 
> kissing the heads as this and rod stretch occur.
>



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