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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 02:05 PM
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My first LS build. aluminum 5.3 LC9. What do you consider maximum compression on 93 octane pump gas?
So far I have Texas speed CNC 799 heads at 62cc. Although I haven't CC'd them myself yet.
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My first LS build. aluminum 5.3 LC9. What do you consider maximum compression on 93 octane pump gas?
So far I have Texas speed CNC 799 heads at 62cc. Although I haven't CC'd them myself yet.
thanks for your help,
Lewy
If the camshaft events are correct, you can go 12.46:1. I’m at 12.42:1 on 93 exclusively.
Chamber efficiency and coatings can affect this number also.

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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 03:12 PM
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Vehicle weight affects this number as well. Car vs truck etc...
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