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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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what is the most compression i can run safely in pump gas
in a d16z6
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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I'm assuming your about to build a z6? it depends on whether your doing a turbo or n/a set-up
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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There are a lot of variables...

You'll have to describe your setup (or intended setup)...
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ddd4114 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There are a lot of variables...

You'll have to describe your setup (or intended setup)...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, too many.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Default Re: compression (ek forever guy)

boost= low comp. pistons

na= don't even bother
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> boost= low comp. pistons

na= don't even bother</TD></TR></TABLE>
NA builds are fun but you get alot less power for alot more money than a turbo.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">na= don't even bother</TD></TR></TABLE>
You need compression for any decent N/A build...
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93egB16A &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
NA builds are fun but you get alot less power for alot more money than a turbo.</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ddd4114 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You need compression for any decent N/A build...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not on a D series, that's for sure.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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na setup has to be built i was going to
rebuild my daily driver i just want a little more power need the pistons anyway
probly going to bore over 1mm
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lunch_box_4_life &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">na setup has to be built i was going to
rebuild my daily driver i just want a little more power need the pistons anyway
probly going to bore over 1mm
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IMO, if you're going through the trouble to build it, then boost it.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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12:1

that was easy
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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so what piston's will get me close to 12:1
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lunch_box_4_life &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so what piston's will get me close to 12:1
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Some aftermarket pistons or civic gx pistons.
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