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Re: misc new years cheer
In article <1136446378.244517.198950@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
<"keller428@hotmail.com"> wrote:
> A word about compression ratios. I have TRW L2445's in my motor. (OK,
> the secret is out) They're a 10.1:1 PI slug that drops the compression
> slightly compared to the CJ pistons. With 72cc chambers, the pistons
> about .015" down the hole and a modern composite head gasket my actual
> compression ratio is 9.91:1. My motor with its reduced compression and
> way too F'n big cam will BARELY run on pump premium with octane
> booster. If you mix 5 gallons of leaded 108 RM/2 race fuel its
> perfectly happy.
If you're .015 in the hole and are using a typical .041" FelPro or
similar gasket, you're running .066 clearance and are 15 to 20 thou out
of the optimum area. I know that you know this, but I am illustrating
for the masses.
CobraJet
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