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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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my car's compression is 9to1,,, can i run all motor on that without any issues?
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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I don't see why not, as long as it's tuned correctly.
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wont hurt anything, why so low?
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Selling your turbo?
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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it's an option I've been considering... less drama w/ all motor, LT headers and a cut out
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Mine is around there as well. I run 62cc chambered heads. Not optimal by any means, but it will still make some power. Probably down 5% in power compared to if it were 10-1.
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I thought you liked your STS setup?
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i do like it, but i'm finding that paying to play is getting more difficult with the limited income i have... since the turbo, the car has spend more time on jack stands then on the road... selling the turbo is up in the air, i'm not set on doing anything right now just yet. was wondering about the all motor on 9;1 was all
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i think I'd stick with all motor... no extra moving parts to worry about
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