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Compression is important, but don’t make the mistake of going too far. One point in compression is generally worth between 3 and 4 percent increase in horsepower. On a 400hp engine, a 4 percent increase is 16 hp. Piston design, combustion chamber size, deck height, and head gasket thickness all affect compression.
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Compression is important, but don’t make the mistake of going too far. One point in compression is generally worth between 3 and 4 percent increase in horsepower. On a 400hp engine, a 4 percent increase is 16 hp. Piston design, combustion chamber size, deck height, and head gasket thickness all affect compression.  View Related Article

 

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