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ok if i have 11:1 with a 64cc head wat will it be with a 72cc head??


i know there are compression calculators but i dont know all the necessary i just know with my rotating assembly and a 64cc head i will have 11:1

i know this is a quicky for some1 here thanks
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ok if i have 11:1 with a 64cc head wat will it be with a 72cc head??


i know there are compression calculators but i dont know all the necessary i just know with my rotating assembly and a 64cc head i will have 11:1

i know this is a quicky for some1 here thanks
9.99:1 assuming all other variables being equal.
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so get another set of heads or just use those??
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so get another set of heads or just use those??
Depends on intended use of the engine and what compression ratio your shooting for.
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well i want it for a project car itll be a short stroke ls that turns high rpms with a 240ish cam
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