H22a Rebuild Head
JLPRELUDE360
01-11-2007, 05:54 AM
I WANT TO REBUILD MY H22A HEAD, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THAT WILL INCREASE MY, ENGINE COMPRESSION RATIO. IF IT DOES, ABOUT HOW MUCH WILL IT INCREASE? I AM THINKING OF UPGRADING MY VALVESPRINGS, RETAINERS, VALVES, CAMSHAFTS, AND CAMGEARS WITH SKUNK 2 PRODUCTS. I HAVE CURRENTLY INSTALLED THE SKUNK 2 INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE THROTTLE BODY. AND I ALSO HAVE SOME OTHER BASIC BOLT-ON ACCESSORIES. IF I DO ALL THIS, ABOUT HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER WILL MY, 98 LUDE HAVE?
Gohan Ryu
01-11-2007, 11:43 AM
I AM THINKING OF UPGRADING MY VALVESPRINGS, RETAINERS, VALVES, CAMSHAFTS, AND CAMGEARS WITH SKUNK 2 PRODUCTS.
Of the items you mention above only the valves will increase compression - and that's only if you get flat bottomed valves. Pistons are the best way to increase compression ratio. You can also increase slightly with a thin head gasket.
It's hard to guess how much hp you will have - too many variables. On average I'd say you'd gain ~20 hp if you've already upgraded your exhaust and you get a good ECU and tune.
Of the items you mention above only the valves will increase compression - and that's only if you get flat bottomed valves. Pistons are the best way to increase compression ratio. You can also increase slightly with a thin head gasket.
It's hard to guess how much hp you will have - too many variables. On average I'd say you'd gain ~20 hp if you've already upgraded your exhaust and you get a good ECU and tune.
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