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Mailbag: Understanding Compression Ratios and Cylinder Pressure

Q: I have a question about engine compression. What would the following compression ratios be in terms of pounds per square inch (psi) of cylinder pressure? 8:1 compression 9:1 compression 10:1 compression 11.1 compression The reference engine is a small block Chevy 350 bored .030 inches over. A: Cylinder compression and cylinder pressure are not directly related

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