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Old 02-10-2016, 03:22 PM   #5
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Old engines were not low compression. I took one of my 327 Chevy engines and bumped it from factory 11.5:1 to 12.5:1. Old leaded premium was great gasoline. Many American v8 engines exceeded 10:1 stock. Several muscle cars came with 12:1 and greater.
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