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Lowering Compression?

Old Sep 6, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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I want to install a turbo kit, but I want it to be as reliable as possible. If I have learned anything on these forums it is that the S2000 is not made for boost, with its 11:1 comp ratio. I have been searching around for some lower comp piston kits but have not found anything??? Anybody know if anybody sells a complete piston a ring kit. And please don't say install the comp lowering head gasket! I am not looking to build a 20psi monster turbo motor but I would like to bolt on a 6-7psi kit and be able to drive it pretty hard without worrying about blowing it up. One more note my engine was just rebuilt by honda about 6 months ago so everything is still pretty fresh. The car spun a bearing about a month after i bought it. It was consuming oil and ceased up!
Any info or suggestions are welcome Thanks!
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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 05:30 PM
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Forget the pistons. Run a 6:1 AFR and you'll have low compression pistons in no time.
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 05:23 AM
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Bump for more info!
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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:26 AM
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if you only want to run 6 psi, why worry about lowering the compression?

why run a turbo if that is all the boost you want anyways?
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