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bigz-71
01-21-2007, 04:48 PM
how power gain will i have by putting a 12:1 compression pistion in my stock 04 motor. it does have the hrc kit with hmf full exhaust. i want to know much of a difference it will make.

i was going to go with cp pistons, they make a 12:1.

ghott
01-21-2007, 07:50 PM
Rule of thumb is approximately a 3% gain per compression point raised.

So going from a stock 10.5:1 slug to 12:1 will give you a gain of roughly 4.5%. With this percentage...you look to gain anywhere from 1.5-2hp.

CP makes great pistons...they are pretty expensive however. I believe most retail for over $200. Great pistons none the less...lots of features...and you are correct, they do make a 12:1 94mm piston.

bigz-71
01-21-2007, 08:00 PM
yea they wanted 220 i believe for their pistin and rings