Date:         Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:48:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Subject:      Re: Engine Question...
Comments: To: Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET>

"""  If I put 1.9L heads on a 2.1L, (which is being upbored to give 2.2L),
then the effective compression ratio is now about 9.5 to 1"""

Which brand of pistons Curious? i was about there with my EX Tornado red
engine, maybe a bit higher. your CR depend on the pitons dome as much as the
head CC... are you using the same sleeves.

For sure, i would not use old head if the CR is higher. I don't trust them
no more.

Ben

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