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compression formulas

Old Apr 5, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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compression formulas

how do i figure out my compression, i knwo how much i have io just want to knwo if there are any formulas tofigure them out
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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Compression ratio is (swept volume + clearance volume)/(clearance volume). Swept volume is the volume of one cylinder, clearance volume is head cc + deck volume +gasket volume + valve relief volume. It is easier to use ccs(cubic centimeters), so make sure to convert swept volume.
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Old Apr 5, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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Keith Black Pistons has just put up a real good compression ratio calculator for ya, on their internet site.
Check it out......

http://www.kb-silvolite.com/
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