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Re: Compression Ratio

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Subject: Re: Compression Ratio
From: Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 05:32:11 -0400
The short answer is not nearly enough but better. At 9.0 I would be running on
pump gas to be honest it will probably be faster.. A set of dart heads and some
pistons would make a world of difference with good airflow and compression
around 13.5 to 14.0
Dave Dahlgren

Dick J wrote:
> 
> My second question for the day:  "How do you
> figure compression ratio?"
> 
> I've got a 4.010 X 3.480 350 Chev with flat tops
> and 72CC chambers.  I was told this should yield
> about 9.1:1 CR.
> 
> Doug Anderson has a 4.040 X 3.250 327 with .010
> domed pistons.  I think we figured about 9.8:1 on
> his motor.
> 
> He is looking at some 55CC heads. My guess was
> 12:1.  He doesn't think it would be over 10:1.
> What is that going to do to his CR?
> 
> What will I end up with if I put on a set of 64CC
> heads?
> 
> =====
> Dick J
> In East Texas
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