Do you have to mess with compression
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Do you have to mess with compression
I was wondering do you have to mess with compression. Im getting ready to turbo my civic and i hear people tell me to go with lower compression forged pistons. Is that true???
Re: Do you have to mess with compression (RTst92)
Yes, it's recommended (if you want to boost higher), but if you have a D-series in your Civic, I wouldn't worry about it unless you plan to boost it high.
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Re: Do you have to mess with compression (RTst92)
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You don't HAVE to, but on the stock block/internals you're limited to the amount of boost you can push through it. Lowering the CR and swapping out for some forged rods/pistons will allow you to run more boost, yes.
You'll need to get a good engine/fuel management setup and have it tuned WELL if you want it to be reliable.
You don't HAVE to, but on the stock block/internals you're limited to the amount of boost you can push through it. Lowering the CR and swapping out for some forged rods/pistons will allow you to run more boost, yes.
You'll need to get a good engine/fuel management setup and have it tuned WELL if you want it to be reliable.
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