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low compression kit 120-130 1967

posted by  67122 on  Sun Jul 27 02:11 CST 2008
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On Ipd, it says that since we dont have leaded gas, its a good idea to make our engines low compression. because, we our engines wont run right with low grade gas and high compression. so, if i install the low compression kit, how would i benefit? will my car run quieter?








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low compression kit 120-130 1967

posted by  walrus3 on  Sun Jul 27 08:08 CST 2008
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I normally don't disagree with IPD but I DO disagree with the thick headgasket
"solution". If you drive your car reasonably and do not lug it too hard at
low speeds it should do FINE. Putting in a thick headgasket introduces other
problems and reduces performance as well as not helping the knocking problem
much.
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George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!








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posted by  RepairmanJackal on  Sun Jul 27 05:04 CST 2008
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It is really only an issue if you have a high-compression engine - a B20E or a B18B.

I have both types and find that retarding the timing a bit works just as well.








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low compression kit 120-130 1967

posted by  67122 on  Mon Jul 28 06:21 CST 2008
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HA!
Stupid me
My engine is already low compression!







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