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Offline masracingtd1167

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Cranking compression and nitro
« on: May 29, 2018, 01:27:51 PM »
Speaking about cranking compression I am wondering what others have with injected nitro ? I retarded my cam and went from 225 to 190 and the next step is to tighten up on my lash but I don't know what is too high or low !

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Re: Cranking compression and nitro
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2018, 03:13:11 AM »
I have run 20% with 225  my actual CR is about 13.7:1
My long term plan is build about an 11:1 short block with big cam and run around 50%
all of this vs. starting over with a blower
I have always had a fascination with fast cars at the expense of more normal character development

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Re: Cranking compression and nitro
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2018, 12:12:42 PM »
Intake valve closing point and static compression need to be considered together.