To: | "DiFede, John" <Jdifede@MediaOne.com> |
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Subject: | Re: High compression vs. low compression |
From: | Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu> |
Date: | Thu, 14 Dec 2000 12:27:05 -0500 |
"DiFede, John" wrote: > > I'm planning an engine rebuild (18V- 801AE?-- 1975 production year block) > and was thinking of changing the engine over to the factory high compression > spec of 9:00:1. Is the piston shape (dished vs. flat) the only difference > between low and high compression? Also, what benefits would I see in a > high compression engine?. What about any downside? > > John > 73 MGB > 72 MGB I am doing this on my Midget. I also asked the same question and was told basically "no" downside. You will have to use premium gas at all times tho. Larr Larry Macy 78 Midget |
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