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Old 09-26-2001, 09:38 PM
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9.5:1 Compression

What is a healthy compression for a 9.5:1 383? My motor makes between 180 and 190. is this pretty healthy or no.

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Old 09-26-2001, 09:44 PM
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Old 09-26-2001, 11:51 PM
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I'd agree, that sounds OK. Sounds like it has a small (stock) cam. With a bigger cam, it would probably have a little less.

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