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lt4 conversion compression ratio ?

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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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lt4 conversion compression ratio ?

96 lt1, whats the compression ratio with a complete lt4 conversion?
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i know it depends on a few factors. heads were not ported, just lt4 heads. and assuming a common head gasket. or maybe an impy gasket.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Re: lt4 conversion compression ratio ?

The LT4 heads have the same size combustion chanber, so it will be unchanged.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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cool thanks, what about if you used a impala gasket or another thin one,,
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:39 AM
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The impalla gasket is usually worth 1/3 to 1/2 a point in compression.
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