The Best Compression Pistons
#1
The Best Compression Pistons
1994 Honda Civic D16Z6
I will be buying some forged piston, and rods in the next two days, but I have a couple questions: should I buy 8.5:1 compression pistons or 9.1:1 compression pistons, and why?
I've done a search already, but there was no comparison made about the two choices.
Any information/opinion will be greatly appreciated.
I will be buying some forged piston, and rods in the next two days, but I have a couple questions: should I buy 8.5:1 compression pistons or 9.1:1 compression pistons, and why?
I've done a search already, but there was no comparison made about the two choices.
Any information/opinion will be greatly appreciated.
#3
Re:The Best Compression Pistons
Originally Posted by Whitey
go with the 9's cause low compression really sucks ***
#8
Re:The Best Compression Pistons
i disagree with 10:1 compression pistons. they are a little bit too high. If you were rebuilding a block and instaling new pistons i would go with 8.5:1 . I have a b18b with 9:1 and i am going to be turbocharging that - but if i could, i would want to put 8.5:1 pistons in there. If you think about it, the higher the compression - the more likely you are to detonate and ping. With lower compression pistons you are able to put more and more boost. Dont go 8:1, that is just too damn low, that is for like people who are boosting 25+psi. Dont go past 9:1, and dont go below 8.5:1 . thats my 2cents
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Re:The Best Compression Pistons
Originally Posted by DeleriouS
i disagree with 10:1 compression pistons. they are a little bit too high. If you were rebuilding a block and instaling new pistons i would go with 8.5:1 . I have a b18b with 9:1 and i am going to be turbocharging that - but if i could, i would want to put 8.5:1 pistons in there. If you think about it, the higher the compression - the more likely you are to detonate and ping. With lower compression pistons you are able to put more and more boost. Dont go 8:1, that is just too damn low, that is for like people who are boosting 25+psi. Dont go past 9:1, and dont go below 8.5:1 . thats my 2cents
Comming from someone who asks ---- like this:
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...threadid=29634
Keep your 2 cents to yourself
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Re:The Best Compression Pistons
i dont think i can find the car now but there was a guy that was trying to sell a built civic that he said had 10.0:1 compression and was running 20 some psi. thats what he claimed. either way get it tuned up.