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Compression Ratio for a 289 w/GT40 heads

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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Default Compression Ratio for a 289 w/GT40 heads

What would be the (ballpark) compression ratio if I put a set of GT40 (non-P) heads onto a stock 289 motor?
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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The compression ratio for a stock 289 C code is 9.3:1 while the compression ratio for an A code is 10.1:1. The gt40 heads certainly allow the engine to breathe better, but I doubt it will affect the compression ratio very much.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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just find out chamber size, and compare to chamber size of the 289 heads.... i dunno honestly
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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it wil take you down to about 8.5 or so caise you are going from 54cc heads to 64cc heads you would have to get them milled down
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