SOHC (VX) pistons in what block to get low Comp

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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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Default SOHC (VX) pistons in what block to get low Comp

I have heard that if u run VX pistons in a d16 u can get very low compression. anyone know of this and what it takes... please let me know
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Default Re: SOHC (VX) pistons in what block to get low Comp (havok hybrid)

Bump for a hommie in need of info... time to boost the crap out of it ..
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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the vx actuall has 9:3 comp compared to 9:2 in a z6. but i'm running a vx bottom with a z6 head turbo.. it runs aights.. i dont understand why they have a 9:3 when they are dished like crazy... hmm...
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 07:13 PM
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Default Re: SOHC (eli_vang)

ROD STROKE is why
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eli_vang &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the vx actuall has 9:3 comp compared to 9:2 in a z6. but i'm running a vx bottom with a z6 head turbo.. it runs aights.. i dont understand why they have a 9:3 when they are dished like crazy... hmm...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Compression has to do with a lot more than just the pistons; like headgasket, cc volume, etc
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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Default Re: SOHC (maztur)

SO can i take the vx piston and put it in a 91 Si d16a6 block.. and that should give me lower comp.. from what i have heard.. is this true...

said to be 8.1 comppression in a older SI block..

anyone heard of this
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