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LOwering Compression

Old 12-09-2006, 11:02 PM
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I want to boos tmy car but my compression is to high. Just wondering is there a way to lower it so I can boost like 8lbs? Its at 10.25:1 right now. Thanks
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Old 12-09-2006, 11:19 PM
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different pistons, thicker head gasket, bigger combustion chambers.
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Old 12-09-2006, 11:26 PM
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All of the above of or are they just choices? I remember hearing someone say about the head hasket just wasnt sure if is was realiable.
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Old 12-10-2006, 12:25 AM
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ya all those will help, but pretty much just get some new heads.. stock GT40's i think bring the compression to 8.5:1.. i think correct me if im wrong. but thats a way to go, also cheaper.

EDIT: depending on what pistons you have, or if you also have something different than a 302, like a stroker or something.
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Old 12-10-2006, 01:31 AM
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I agree. Swapping the heads for some with larger chambers, might just do the trick. I don't think thicker head gaskets will bring you down far enough.
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Old 12-10-2006, 01:33 AM
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ya all those will help, but pretty much just get some new heads.. stock GT40's i think bring the compression to 8.5:1.. i think correct me if im wrong. but thats a way to go, also cheaper.

EDIT: depending on what pistons you have, or if you also have something different than a 302, like a stroker or something.
gt-40's off an explorer will do that, not ones off a cobra though.
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