92Camaro305TBI

Can someone explain or help me understand a lil bit... compression ratio of what?.. I know the higher the comp ratio the less chance you have to use pump gas?

Thanks

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92 Camaro 305 TBI Automatic
2.5 high flow cat
2.5 pipes
3.5in tip
shift kit
Tinted windows(legal)
Spark plug wires and plugs...
14X3 O.E. K&N Filter

Future mods.
Headers
any other advise on getting to 300+ HP would be appreciated. Thanks
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System = Sony explode 5000 CD/MD receiver
Rockford 6x9 Fanatics
Rockford 4x6 Fanatics
Rockford 2 12" Hx2's
Rockford 1 farad cap
Rockford 800x2 Amp
Custom box
4gauge wire kit

Biochem

Basically, the area (volume) in the piston chamber when the piston is all the way up (top dead center) versus when it is all the way down (bottom dead center).

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1984 z28 w/ a 357 cu in. monster engine which is looking like the posterchild for Edelbrock with the exception of the Holley 750vac... all the suspension stuff... 9-bolt posi disk is in...

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ATOMonkey

Higher compression burns faster, so you want higher octane because it burns slower. If you have high compression low octane explodes instead of burning(detonation) this kills valve seats, valves, pistons, rings, plugs, basically everything. Compression ratio for instance the cylinder displaces 712.5 cubic centimeters, the combustion chamber is only 64 cc's. Your compression ratio is 11 to 1 (11:1). Just a little more technical that is static compression, actual compression depends on volumetric efficiency.

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'89 Red Formula 350- 350 .060 over forged pistons 232* @ .020 cam Performer RPM Holley 750 DP Vortec 1.94 1.50 Accel Coil and dist. Hedman shorty headers Dual Exhaust w/ cutouts 1LE WS6 suspension, wheels, and brakes, 9 Bolt 3.27 Posi Edelbrock LCA's & Track bar subframe connectors 700R4 Harwood snorkel scoop Eclipse Head Unit Delco Bose Speakers 2 12" Pioneer subs w/ 400 watt/chanel amp