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Old 08-18-2005, 06:50 AM
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planning on installing patriot heads 2.05"/1.59"/59cc/11-1 compression what do I need to be worried about as far as high compression is involved?what do u guys recommend compression wise, will 93 octane be enough and what about detonation? will pcm re-programing help here? I will have engine dyno tune when head/cam swap. (tsp 231/237-.598/595 112lsa) bottom end stock

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I think with 93, the 112 lsa you have, and if you run the thinnest gasket for your application, you can definitely run 11:1.
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Im running that compression on the street in my DD and its no issue at all with 93 octane. You will be fine.
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The static compression is not as much of an issue for detonation as is DYNAMIC compression. The cam specs and installed intake centerline determine this. The more you advance the cam, the earlier you close the intake valve. Earlier intake valve closings build more cylinder pressure (as a general rule). A cam like the TSP 231/237 112LSA has lots of overlap and might be more octane tolerant than a TR 224/224 112LSA (+4) cam would be. The Thunder Cam builds more cylinder pressure and might be more prone to detonate.

Bottom line, with a good tune, your life with 11 to 1 and the TSP cam should be as carefree as the strock cam with 10 to 1.
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thanks guys for reply. I'm going with 11-1 comp. now, what hp should I be getting with this set-up? all stock except hooker headers lt on y-pipe w/ borla cat-back , slp lid. I know other factors play on this so just wanting ballpark figure.
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I'm about 11.5:1 and ran this new motor with half a tank of race fuel and half unleaded. Never had a knock until I filled up with unleaded two times no race fuel. That is with a stock timing tune at over 2000. So I think that at 11 you are safe, but close to a knock.
Just don't advance your timing. Leave the low octane knock table active.



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