Thread: Compression ratio 4.5
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Old 02-28-2010, 11:09 AM
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I have a 1972 280se with a 4.5 v8 and was wondering what the compression ratio was. Wikipedia says 8.8 : 1 Is that correct? Also was wondering what the hp and torque numbers for this car would be if she were running at 100% Thanks for reading. Looking forward to some info.
IIRC, CR is 8.0/1 and HP is 230 SAE Gross, not net. Mark
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