what compression ratio?

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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:30 PM
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Default what compression ratio?

i just ordered my pistons for my ls, and i got 9.5:1 compression and im going to be running 10lb daily and up to 15. should i stick with the 9.5:1 or see if i can change to 8.5:1?
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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Default Re: what compression ratio? (midnightls)

9.5:1 is alright, do not go 8.5:1.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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go at least 9.5:1
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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Default Re: what compression ratio? (midnightls)

Not to jump on you post, but is 10:1 too high for 15psi?
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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Default Re: what compression ratio? (double0Si)

11:1 and Hondata.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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Default Re: what compression ratio? (NX_LS)

Im 10.5:1 and hoping to hit 25psi on race gas and AEM EMS....key word..."hoping"
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Default Re: what compression ratio? (double0Si)

Not to jump on you post, but is 10:1 too high for 15psi?
I ran 10:1 comperssion @ 21psi with no problems.
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Default Re: what compression ratio? (ekb18c)

good to know, thanks guys.
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