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Old 09-15-2005, 08:16 PM   #4
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Re: high compression vs. low compression on turbos

When using lower compression pistons, you have more room to fit air in the combustion chamber as opposed to fitting it with metal. So more airflow=more horsepower. Less peak cylinder pressure=less torque.
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