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Comp Ratio

Started by TURBZWAGON · 18 Apr 2008 · 24 replies

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ParanoidArchived member
people are still running hi comp (n/a = 9.0:1) and boosting it.. some impressive results. with a higher compression, off boost, you'll have more power. and with less boost probably make eqivelent power to a lower comp higher boost.. (and yes i know there are many variables).
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rusty577Archived member
is there really much difference driveability wise from going from say standard rb30et 7.8 to 7.1 with the rb25/26 head ??
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rbfrogArchived member
yer you would definitly notice that. its just like driving a hi km engine that has low comp
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rusty577Archived member
lol ok Looks like i gotta wait till my motor need a rebuild. What compression ratio do u guys run with the rb30/25 setup? Ive read alot on the skyline forum and alot of them are running 9.0:1 and making like 380rwkw on 20 pound.
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trk-jetArchived member
where can u get a compression test done sorry to jack thread ??
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