[T3] Compression Ratio Recommendations

[Brian Schlepp <bschlepp@itsform.com>]

Keith Park wrote:
> Why does the best Muscle engine ever made (the Chrysler Hemi) use a hemi
head with no quench area?

Number one, who said the Chrysler Hemi was the best muscle engine ever
made ;).
Don't forget the chev L-88 427 (waaayyy underrated) and the LS-6/LS-7
454 and the 429 cobrajet....;)
I am not an expert in this arena, but I do have my preferences and
opinions.  I love the chevy big blocks.
>From what I understand, the Chrysler Hemi ran better on alcohol than
gasoline.  Could that have something to do with quench area?  Doesn't
alcohol burn slower and not as hot?
I agree with most on Berg's principles.  He was right on most things
back in the 60's and 70's, but todays knowledge and technology has
long surpassed his theories.
There is always more than one way to skin a cat, but usually one way
achieves a better result than the other.
I really am enjoying this thread and appreciate the shared knowledge
from Shad and John.  So Shad & John, what I need then is Shad's 94mm
Birals with John's Superquench pistons, awaiting a good aluminum case,
solid forged 84mm crank, h-beam rods, and a good cam....hey how about
a roller cam.  What is anyones opinion of those?  And what heads? 
Aftermarket fuel injection?
Boy, I hope I have enough time to save enough money to build it this
winter!
I hope I am not dreaming.  I love this engine theory stuff.

Brian Schlepp
69 Fasty - "Purple Passion"
She's begging me for a bigger cc dose of fun...

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