Date:         Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:57:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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From:         Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Subject:      Re: FW: Vanagon replacement engines
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Sorry guys I have to disagree the addition of one point compression is good for 4 percent increase in power that's 4 HP increase per 100 horse power output if you have the octane to go with it this 10 to 1 engine calls for 98 octane. this is more likley to cost power than make power  
check my post yesterday Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
Bob Donalds 
Boston Engine exchange 
http://www.bostonengine.com

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