[Diy_efi] compression ratio

[Bruce]

I've seen alot less then .038 on a street engine.  Rod stretch ain't a
function of HP, and is the only problem I know of to make the number
critical.   Sometimes erroring on the side of safetly can cause more
problems then it solves.
Bruce


----- Original Message -----
From: "elcamino73" <elcamino73 at mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] compression ratio
> It might but I have not met one machinist or racer who suggested to go
> tighter than .038 on a street car engine. I also would have my daily
driver
> down for months to fix any possible problem. So here I stay on proven
ground
> looking for 800 HP. We'll see what happens.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "efi_student" efi.student at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: RE: [Diy_efi] compression ratio
> > 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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