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Jan 7, 2011 | 12:51 PM

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E85 370 turbo compression.

What is the "ideal" compression ratio for a forged 370 on E85? The turbo will be an s480 with an air to air intercooler. Motor wont see more than 20psi. I was thinking of some where around 10:1. any thoughts?

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I'd go 11:1

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Jan 7, 2011 | 12:59 PM

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FWIW I was running 10.6 static on 8psi, 24* timing, and no IC without problems. E85

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i should add that the heads will be 4 bolt, no oring for now.

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Jan 8, 2011 | 12:45 AM

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anyone else?

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Jan 9, 2011 | 07:56 AM

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9.25:1 here, zero issue with power, or "laziness"...

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I would go around 9.5. Not really much to gain by going higher. Low speed response will be good and no use going any lower with E85 and an intercooler.

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8.7:1 here originally designed for 91. I'd still go 8.7:1 if I redid it because it's easy to change heads to bump compression. Doesn't feel lazy at all because the turbo spools so fast.

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a lot of different anwsers here. i guess there is no ideal cr, everyone seems to have had success with various compression ratios.

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