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Old 12-26-2011, 08:41 PM
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Im looking into getting an LQ4 built for my '99 SS, which will eventually be procharged. I already have LS6 heads. If I'm not mistaken, the compression ratio on a stock LQ4 with 317 heads is 9.5:1 (great for boost). The 317's flow the same as the 243's, but the 243's will raise the compression ratio. Does anyone know how much?
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Forgot to mention my LS6 heads are Patriot Stage 3s so I they can't be milled.
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If using the factory MLS gasket (.056") and the chambers are stock 64.45cc
you should be right about 10.4 to 1 w/243s



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