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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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What's the cheapest way to lower the compression ratio on a stock LS1 to run some form of forced induction more reliably?

Thinking along the lines of 9:1 CR - this be good for a SC/Turbo?

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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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If you can get chambers to 73cc with a .060" thick gasket, compression ratio is approx. 9.5:1. We have a CNC program to machine the larger chambers for FI applications. Totaled up, the cost would run approx. $350.00 + gaskets.

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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 02:51 AM
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you can pick up some LQ9 6.0l heads and just bolt them on, that'll give you 9.4 CR IIRC.
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