What compression pistons?? fact or myth.

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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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rebuilding b16 for 17-20 psi boost. What compression pistons should be used???

My friend is saying its dangerous to use higher than 8 to 1.

is this true??
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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your friend is an idiot
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">your friend is an idiot</TD></TR></TABLE>
anything at 9.5 and over i think is getting a little to the dangerous side
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by italstallion &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
anything at 9.5 and over i think is getting a little to the dangerous side</TD></TR></TABLE>thanks I was looking at 9 to 1.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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I am running 9.8:1 with no problems....... get a good tunner
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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ask whoever will be tuning your car what he is comfortable up to.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Reason people run lower compression is its a safety barrier. You have a greater chance with stuff to break if you get too high.
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