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Deck Height - One Cylinder is different, is this okay? Plus 7.3 compression ratio?
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<blockquote data-quote="atafonso" data-source="post: 603437" data-attributes="member: 23592"><p>Some people are not "scared of compression", they are only trying to get the best compromise between longevity, power and cost. I think Gene Berg was the most "scared of compression" person i know of, as he used to suggest 6.6-7:1 to most engines :shock: </p><p></p><p>The fact you have 10:1 and never run hot, have any problems, etc is great. Congrats in being lucky and having the best of all worlds. Does not happen to everybody i know.</p><p></p><p>Some people have to understand that not everyone is willing to drag race their Buses and have the highest bhp number to show off their friends. These end up with an un streetable engine that is a nightmare in town, horrible fuel economy and high maintenance short lived money pit.</p><p></p><p>Most Camper owners want(or shall i say need) more torque to cruise comfortably at modern day car speeds but at the same time having reliability, lowest possible maintenance and not a £10k price tag. For those, my suggestions posted on the thread above apply.</p><p></p><p>I have built not only stock, but countless high powered stroker/turbo engines too, have a nice 2180cc in my Beetle with true forged pistons, h beam rods, 44x37 heads, t3/t4 turbo, etc that is a monster, but i do not keep telling everyone that they need one of those to drive everyday, that would be ridiculous. On the other hand, my 69 Westfalia has a 1600 single port only blueprinted. I love it`s simplicity. Everything has it`s place.</p><p></p><p>Let`s not transform this nice friendly forum which is full of nice mature people mostly willing to enjoy their Campervans into The Samba, where you can only be respected if you have the highest bhp number from your race engine.</p><p></p><p>Just my £0.01</p><p></p><p>Abel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="atafonso, post: 603437, member: 23592"] Some people are not "scared of compression", they are only trying to get the best compromise between longevity, power and cost. I think Gene Berg was the most "scared of compression" person i know of, as he used to suggest 6.6-7:1 to most engines :shock: The fact you have 10:1 and never run hot, have any problems, etc is great. Congrats in being lucky and having the best of all worlds. Does not happen to everybody i know. Some people have to understand that not everyone is willing to drag race their Buses and have the highest bhp number to show off their friends. These end up with an un streetable engine that is a nightmare in town, horrible fuel economy and high maintenance short lived money pit. Most Camper owners want(or shall i say need) more torque to cruise comfortably at modern day car speeds but at the same time having reliability, lowest possible maintenance and not a £10k price tag. For those, my suggestions posted on the thread above apply. I have built not only stock, but countless high powered stroker/turbo engines too, have a nice 2180cc in my Beetle with true forged pistons, h beam rods, 44x37 heads, t3/t4 turbo, etc that is a monster, but i do not keep telling everyone that they need one of those to drive everyday, that would be ridiculous. On the other hand, my 69 Westfalia has a 1600 single port only blueprinted. I love it`s simplicity. Everything has it`s place. Let`s not transform this nice friendly forum which is full of nice mature people mostly willing to enjoy their Campervans into The Samba, where you can only be respected if you have the highest bhp number from your race engine. Just my £0.01 Abel [/QUOTE]
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