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Old 10-27-2008, 06:31 PM
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R71chevynova
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I'm not saying don't raise your compression, but don't expect a 100+ HP gain, by just raising the compression from 12.5-14.5, with no other changes. HP don't come that easy.

My engine program shows a 16 HP gain on a methanol 582" engine making 970 HP, by raising the compression from 12.5/1, to 14.5/1, and it assumes the dome size needed to raise the compression, didn't start hindering flame travel, or causing some other combustion issues.

I think 16HP is more realistic, than 100+.

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