high(ish) compression ratios

[pgt]

how come the current trend is to use higher compression ratios for bigger power e.g. old school = 7.2ish & new school 8ish?

what's...

[Dave_M]

OK, so following on from my other thread I'm going to get my block machined shortly, including getting the block decked to ensure it's absolutely flat...

[360bhp-rs-turbo]

Just a quick one are the compresssion strut kits any good the ones i have seen replace anti roll bar would it be a good mod to do, or waste of money cheers...

[iain]

looking for peoples advice, me and shaun (grey rs) took the head off my escort today as it was showing signs off the head gasket gone, when the head was...

[M K]

Opions please?

To low? Nice and safe etc I'm new to all this


Seen some cosworth racing pistons on 7.4:1 ratio with...

[Paul Cos]

Would I notice much difference if I went from standard 8:1 to 7.8:1 compression ratio.

My engine is stage 3.

Thanks :to...

[Paul Cos]

What is the standard compression ratio for the Big Turbo YB.

Thanks

[ybp 095]

Hi what should the gauge read when doing a compression test on a cold car with open throttle