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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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I've got to replace my shortblock because the rod bearings bit the dust. While its torn down I'm going to send the heads in to get them trued up. I am running a TSP Torquer V2 232/234 600 lift ground on a 112. What would be my best compression ratio for this combo. The new shortblock will have -2cc valve relief and I always run 93 octane Ammaco fuel.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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The higher the better generally speaking. Run a .040 gasket and mill the heads down a bit. You have room to play with since you have .100 relief in the pistons. Play with the DCR calculator to come up with specific numbers.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Come on somebody got to know what compression works the best for a TV2.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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there is no clear answer to best scr since there are alot of variables but i'd say scr in the 11:5 range would be close.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Shoot for 11-11.5:1 and get as tight of quench as you can through a thinner gasket and milling the heads. More compression always helps power everywhere and driveability. The main limiting factor in your case will be octane.

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Originally Posted by Camaro99SS
Shoot for 11-11.5:1 and get as tight of quench as you can through a thinner gasket and milling the heads.

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Milling heads does not change quench at all.
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I have 11.0 and my buddy has 11.3 and both motors run just fine on 93. Id suggest going at least low to mid 11 and use a .040 gasket for a nice tight quench as suggested. My buddy has this combo and its a monster.
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