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Originally Posted by enc0re
Am I the only person that's excited by the 12.5 CR? My only regret is that it isn't 13, a la Skyactiv.
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Originally Posted by ForReal-Someday
I'm with you on this one. I plan on autoXing this car, so I'm not looking for a turbo set up. I'm just looking for something that's fun to drive, and I think this is going to be it!
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
+1. 12.5:1 static CR with DI is very nice for n/a.
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Originally Posted by blur
Yes, high compression is very responsive to flow mods.
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I am too! mememe
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Originally Posted by verlumpt
Honestly it doesn't. You're talking a 2.0l H4. That platform is typically for torque. DI and higher compression will be the only real way (N/A) to achieve those kind of numbers on pump gas.
I have a friend w/ a race build 2.5L H4 (N/A) making about 285 to the wheels. He's at 12.5:1 and runs 105 leaded.
Makes sense to me.
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This engine doesn't compare to any of the USDM Boxers. That is just the platform they are designed for not the engine layout. Geez...