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mcmental

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• Oct 23, 2023

• #1

I have a 9:35.1 and I’m curious what the ratio would change to if fitting composite head gaskets?
Currently deciding which way to go with the build as I have a supercharger that keeps looking at me from the shelf and whispering that it wants to get up close and personal with the V8

 

Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

• Oct 23, 2023

• #2

Composite gaskets will drop the comp ratio by about 0.3 - 0.6 on a 9.35:1 engine power loss is near enough unperceavable.

 

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300bhp/ton

Well-Known Member

• Oct 24, 2023

• #3

I always fancied a supercharger setup. Although if doing lots of work, it might be worth exploring getting a 4.6, the extra displacement is only a benefit if you are after more power and torque.

 

norseman

Well-Known Member

• Nov 14, 2023

• #4

Henry_b said:

Composite gaskets will drop the comp ratio by about 0.3 - 0.6 on a 9.35:1 engine power loss is near enough unperceavable.

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Late to the party I know, but I have done this to a 3.5efi & agree with Henry .. no perceivable effect on performance & I found that a slight increase in ignition advance was possible when using 95 octane fuel when the 'book' says 97.

 

Chalky.

Well-Known Member

• Nov 23, 2023

• #5

Another question on compression (sorry for the slight thread hijack), are the dished tops of the sd1 pistons the biggest contributing factor for the higher compression on that engine over the rrc one? I presume sd1 pistons can be fitted to a Rangie engine?

 

Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

• Nov 23, 2023

• #6

yes all rv8 3.5 pistons are interchangeable.