Compression

[Phoenix]

I have my eye on a new engine. It is a 396 stroker. It has 9.2:1 compression. This seems rather low to me. Any thoughts?

 

[Tim M]

What type of heads are on it?

 

[TOM KEISER]

9.2 is a good pump gas ratio. You could probably run 14° base timing on regular fuel and still make great power. Higher compression of course needs higher octane and/or less timing. I know you want it, push the go button NOW

 

[BigLeo69]

396 nice

D.S.S. competition products makes a 396/351w stroker
they are out of Lombard IL
6500 max rpm 600 max hp
3.850 stroke/.030 over-bore ect..ect.. ect..
don't no if u get pump gas on it though

 

[Phoenix]

TFS-R Heads. All forged, with H-beam rods. Really sounds like a good deal. Brand new. Reputable builder.

 

[mike w]

Engine parts

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