[TR] [6pack] Compression boost

[Raymond Hatfield]

Good point Randall, and one that I'm trying to take into consideration.  Obviously, no decision is final until the head gets milled!


--- On Mon, 6/16/08, Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:

> From: Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [TR] [6pack] Compression boost
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 7:59 AM
> > I plan on taking my TR engine up to 9.5:1 based on the
> fact 
> > that my Miata runs on regular with that compression
> ratio - 
> 
> Well, don't be too surprised if it works out
> differently on your TR6.
> There's a lot more to octane requirement besides
> compression ratio;
> including combustion chamber shape and even head material
> (aluminum heads
> like the Miata can take more compression).
> 
> Randall
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