How much HP was left on the table HP 500 C/R
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How much HP was left on the table HP 500 C/R
Just picked up my HP 500 from the machine shop. New pistons, rods and head service. I asked that he dial the C/R to 9.0 The calculation from CC'ing the heads and measuring piston height showed that it came in at 8.67 to 1.
How much HP was left on the table with the lower compression ration? Is it enough to worry about or should I just be happy I don't have to pay for 89 fuel and have a bit less chance of detonation? It is not too late to pop the heads off and have him take a little off or use a thinner head gasket.
How much HP was left on the table with the lower compression ration? Is it enough to worry about or should I just be happy I don't have to pay for 89 fuel and have a bit less chance of detonation? It is not too late to pop the heads off and have him take a little off or use a thinner head gasket.
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It was 8.75 per book so I am a tad below that. Might just give me a margin of safety but I hate leaving power behind.
Jerry,
No Mo Blo, sitting on the bench looking for a new home. The blower just got to be too much maintenance with heads, oil changes, blower rebuilds insurance etc. Looking to be a bit more reliable and less trouble as I plan to move into a different boat soon.
B&M 250 with cam and Nickerson Carb for sale if anyone wants a quick 625 HP.
Jerry,
No Mo Blo, sitting on the bench looking for a new home. The blower just got to be too much maintenance with heads, oil changes, blower rebuilds insurance etc. Looking to be a bit more reliable and less trouble as I plan to move into a different boat soon.
B&M 250 with cam and Nickerson Carb for sale if anyone wants a quick 625 HP.
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It was 8.75 per book so I am a tad below that. Might just give me a margin of safety but I hate leaving power behind.
Jerry,
No Mo Blo, sitting on the bench looking for a new home. The blower just got to be too much maintenance with heads, oil changes, blower rebuilds insurance etc. Looking to be a bit more reliable and less trouble as I plan to move into a different boat soon.
B&M 250 with cam and Nickerson Carb for sale if anyone wants a quick 625 HP.
Jerry,
No Mo Blo, sitting on the bench looking for a new home. The blower just got to be too much maintenance with heads, oil changes, blower rebuilds insurance etc. Looking to be a bit more reliable and less trouble as I plan to move into a different boat soon.
B&M 250 with cam and Nickerson Carb for sale if anyone wants a quick 625 HP.