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Old 08-14-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by R Leo View Post
As I understand it, low compression helps to keep the EGTs under control.
I'm sure that works, especially for staged turbos (100 psi boost ), but I'm sure you'd need to run on boost all the time to maintain any sort of efficiency or driveability. I can't imagine trying to start a 617 with less than 18:1.
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