10:1 compression on a 383?

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Dec 31, 2008 | 04:12 PM

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sn8ke eatr

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^thanks for the link! turns out i have more like 10.8:1 i can live with that

Dec 31, 2008 | 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sn8ke eatr

^thanks for the link! turns out i have more like 10.8:1 i can live with that

how are you running a 383 with le2's with 5xcc chamber and a flat top piston and not 12:1?

Jan 2, 2009 | 03:59 AM

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The only way to find out an accurate reading is to CC the pistons if they're dished, CC your combustion chambers, measure the deck and calculate your gasket thickness.

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