What compression ratio should I aim for in a 350?
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These pistons (if they are Mahle flat top -3.53 cc) with 72 cc combustion chambers, .039" total deck ht., 4.040" bore/3.48" stroke yield 9.72 CR
Bob
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Originally posted by BAD-HABIT
Figure out which piston manufact. you want to go with and tell them what cc combustion chamber you have. Tell him you want "X" for a compression ratio.
BH
Figure out which piston manufact. you want to go with and tell them what cc combustion chamber you have. Tell him you want "X" for a compression ratio.
BH
The Sportsmen heads have a quick burn combustion chamber very similar to the vortecs, and are more forgiving to octane requirements than older designs.
Your camshaft choice is critical in this process!
Jim
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The math on this particular combination is:
Static CR.........9.72:1
XM 270 HR IC......65*ABDC
DCR................7.73:1
Dynamic cranking pressure.....152 PSI
Bob
Static CR.........9.72:1
XM 270 HR IC......65*ABDC
DCR................7.73:1
Dynamic cranking pressure.....152 PSI
Bob
Last edited by rmbuilder; 02-01-2004 at 09:26 AM.
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Formula78
DCR can be useful as an indicator, not an absolute value. There are to many variables involved (head material, combustion chamber design, load range, plug heat range, ignition advance, coolant temperature, A/F ratio, and octane) to use DCR as a design parameter. From the information you have posted your builder has done his homework and you will have a very strong combination.
Bob
DCR can be useful as an indicator, not an absolute value. There are to many variables involved (head material, combustion chamber design, load range, plug heat range, ignition advance, coolant temperature, A/F ratio, and octane) to use DCR as a design parameter. From the information you have posted your builder has done his homework and you will have a very strong combination.
Bob
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Well, I picked the parts except for the pistons, I was going to go with JE. But hey, whats another $100-$200 added to the cost of a whole re-power anyways? I know quite a bit about Ford engines, so I am familiar with engine basics, but not the specifics of a lot of this (especially from a marine standpoint). I'm all worried about quench now. I'm going to have to check the piston to deck clearance now.
Thank you for the help guys. The community here is a priceless resource. The info about DCR would have taken me weeks to find on my own.
Thank you for the help guys. The community here is a priceless resource. The info about DCR would have taken me weeks to find on my own.
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Re: What compression ratio should I aim for in a 350?
Originally posted by Formula78
Ok, I think I have my combo all picked out. 40 over 350 block, Sportsman 2 heads (72cc chambers), XM270HR cam, full roller valvetrain, Performer RPM intake. The engine is at the machine shop and I need to make a decision of rods and pistons today. I'm going with a house brand forged H-beam 6in rod, and forged JE pistons, I'm just not sure what Compression Ratio I should aim for? 9.0, 9.2? more, less? The motor is going into a raw water cooled 20ft Formula that will only see 93 octane.
Thanks guys!
Ok, I think I have my combo all picked out. 40 over 350 block, Sportsman 2 heads (72cc chambers), XM270HR cam, full roller valvetrain, Performer RPM intake. The engine is at the machine shop and I need to make a decision of rods and pistons today. I'm going with a house brand forged H-beam 6in rod, and forged JE pistons, I'm just not sure what Compression Ratio I should aim for? 9.0, 9.2? more, less? The motor is going into a raw water cooled 20ft Formula that will only see 93 octane.
Thanks guys!
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Originally posted by Formula78
Do you think that 10.0:1 is too much?
Do you think that 10.0:1 is too much?
BH