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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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Can someone help me figure out compression ratio

Hey I have 9.0:1 comp with 76cc heads right now what would it be if I went to a 64cc heads...I am on a tight budget and the pro lightning heads are cheap and all but the vortecs fit my budget better....
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Can't do the math with just that information, but it'll be in the 10.0-10.2 range.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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if I was easy on the timing do you think it would run on 93 octane for the street..
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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I think 10:1 or so is streetable. Do a search, im sure this has been brought up before.

If it were me, 10.5:1 for cast iron, maybe 11:1 for aluminim is the maximum i would run for compression with 93 octane.

Im goig to be running a larger cam however that will be keeping that compression in check.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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i was thinking about using the comp cam 274* extreme energy cam..
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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the XE274 is a very strong cam. There are several members who run that cam with no problems. Its a milder cam than the one im using. You should be fine.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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You'll be fine on compression. The vortecs will be a nice upgrade.
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