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Old 04-14-2001, 12:04 AM   #2
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Hey Corey, in my experience you'll make more power with higher boost/lower compression. You lose 4 percent power for every 1 point drop in compression. You more than make that up by running higher boost.

Honestly, I wouldn't go any higher than 9:1 if you want to run forced induction with unleaded premium.

By the way my engine has 10.5:1 with a 9psi blower. It's a really bad combination because of constant problems with detonation. I'm swapping to aluminum heads with bigger chambers asap. I'll be able to run more boost, more timing, and a leaner A/F ratio. Should be sweet.

Good Luck!

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