What should the compression ratio be for a turbo car?

What should the compression ratio be for a turbo car?

Many factory turbo cars have a compression ratio of between 8.5:1 and 9:1, but 8:1 is a safer ratio for 20+ psi boost applications. Strong pistons won’t do you much good if those high pressures blow out the seal between your cylinder head and block.

Where do I Find my boost compression ratio?

Formulas have been developed that convert your static compression and supercharger boost to the effective compression ratio. Table 1 provides this information. You can find your static compression ratio on the left side of the chart.

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What should the compression ratio be on a 92 octane engine?

Experience has shown that if you attempt to run more than about a 12:1 effective compression ratio on a street engine with 92 octane pump gas, you will have detonation problems.

What’s the compression ratio of a turbo car?

Turbo cars use the turbo to make up the difference. At full boost on a stock vehicle, the total effective compression can range from 14:1 to 17:1 with race fuel.

How can I lower the compression ratio of my engine?

By combining this method with low compression pistons one can start to think about running very high boost pressures when adding a turbo. The crank will also have some impact on the throw of the engine and the crank, piston crowns and rods should ideally all be matched up.

Formulas have been developed that convert your static compression and supercharger boost to the effective compression ratio. Table 1 provides this information. You can find your static compression ratio on the left side of the chart.

Experience has shown that if you attempt to run more than about a 12:1 effective compression ratio on a street engine with 92 octane pump gas, you will have detonation problems.