"DiFede, John" wrote:
>
> I'm planning an engine rebuild (18V- 801AE?-- 1975 production year block)
> and was thinking of changing the engine over to the factory high compression
> spec of 9:00:1. Is the piston shape (dished vs. flat) the only difference
> between low and high compression? Also, what benefits would I see in a
> high compression engine?. What about any downside?
>
> John
> 73 MGB
> 72 MGB
I am doing this on my Midget. I also asked the same question and was
told basically "no" downside. You will have to use premium gas at all
times tho.
Larr
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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