LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 07-27-2011 | 05:26 PM
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my motors together and i want to check and find out what my compression ratio is for tuning. its a 355 6 in scat rods stock crank mahle powerpak pistons -/+5cc le2 heads llyod milled .020" and 56 cc chamber block decked to 9.010 mr gasket head gaskets .026 where am i at or is there a way to check for exactly what i have for compression ratio so i can get the tuner going
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Old 07-27-2011 | 07:09 PM
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a good tuner should be able to calculate that for you, and also CR is not needed to be able to tune a vehicle....
Old 07-27-2011 | 07:28 PM
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Google the formula. Sorry I can't remember I think u have all the details just need to add bore and gasket thickness. And ur runner might ask. If u still cant calculate Ill try for u
Old 07-27-2011 | 07:29 PM
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Sorry I just saw the .026
Old 07-27-2011 | 07:32 PM
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www.csgnetwork.com/compcalc.html try this not a formula but u plugthe numbers. Still like the formula better
Old 07-27-2011 | 07:34 PM
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Huhhhhhuuhhhhhh.......
http://www.race-cars.net/calculators...alculator.html
That thar dang ole' search on my google sure's smart... Ehhhpp
Old 07-27-2011 | 08:23 PM
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seems like i get various different cr depending on what calculator i use im getting a mail order tune for break in




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