Originally Posted by Ian@Racetek
I used to be a big fan of high compression. Not any more. I may get involved later on if this thread gets interesting!
For reliability I'd probably go 7.5:1 - that gives scope for 400-500bhp in the future.
Ian, I think you are one of the people who could Make this thread intersting, as you have got a lot of experience of driving/owning Hi comp engines.
In the real world, what are the upsides? and downsides?reliability of parts?
i'd be interested to know!!