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Re: gaskets and compression (archive)
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Posted by Angus on February 16, 2002 at 15:38:01:

In Reply to: Supercharging the E30 M3 - FAO Gary or whoever posted by Geoff on February 16, 2002 at 14:37:57:

i have never heard or seen thicker head gaskets for the S-14 motor ,and even if they were available it would not lower the compression enough to run a blower without detonation problems
you would need to get the factory lower 9.5 to 1 pistons out of germany or have wiesco make some even lower for you.
Gary, (or anyone else)

Do you run an intercooler - i so is it sited in front of the radiator
?
Did you see the comments from Rotrex in my first post?

What kind of power and torque figures are you getting?

I was told there could be in the region of 300+ BHP attainable if you run low comression. Als, can you get a thicker head gasket to lower the compression?

I need some answers guys!!


Geoff




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