was using shell before in the dc5 which wasn't turbo'ed
seemed ok. but dont want to run a batch of bad oil. think il stick to BP like before.
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was using shell before in the dc5 which wasn't turbo'ed
seemed ok. but dont want to run a batch of bad oil. think il stick to BP like before.
more comp less boost = not much power potential
less comp more boost = good power
very low comp, extreme boost = will give insane power
the amount of power your engine makes is limited to its flow characteristics and how much it can take before pinging,
higher compression will result in a more responsive and fuel efficient engine
but boost is also limited to how much fuel you dump into the engine
1 of hondas F1 engines has 6:1 compression with something like 60psi to make over 700hp from a 1.5L
im not sure either, do some research and if you can proove it wrong pls post :):honda:
to get past this problem there is a way to cheat out compression, volvo and a few other manufacturers are duing this, volvos system incorporates a variable height deck, than can lift the head along with the sleeves to increase/decrease compression
Also, an engine like that designed purely for racing application would be useless on the street
the best proof i can give u is in my own ITR.............
stock b18c7 with a gt30, full race mani, 7.5psi making a healthy and very respectful 239.8kw daily driven, and after a whole year of daily driving, 3or 4 1/4mile drag nights/days and plenty of street thrashing/racing, it still made a healthy 240.5kw on the same dyno as it was tuned.........
it made it a very responsive and very fun to drive, and due to the high stock compression, it could be driven as if it was na under 4500rpm on light throttle and no one would know the difference.........
high comp is good, but the reason why people go lower comp is so they can run more boost and make more power reliabily without race fuel.
Reason is our fuel is not up to scratch. If you could get consistent race fuel all the time, a high comp motor with high boost is fine. The low comp motors compensate for the occasional crap fuel without killing the motor completely.