low compression

ibleedmoparts said
That was my original intent with this thread "low compression" , seems everybody generally agrees < 10 is low...main reason i started this was to have fun and talk shop about budget builds or even high $$ builds that can make HP and run off the pump...i still think it would be fun to have a low compression shootout...thanks for everyones inputs thus far, i look forward to reading more

"high $$ builds that can make HP and run off the pump...."? Not low compression? Well....

Here is the same 451 shortblock as above with ported Edelbrock Performer RPM heads (340+ cfm) @ 11.7:1 compression running on 91 octane Chevron Supreme, Erson Custom Solid Roller 276/280 @ .050" .816"/.816" lift, Indy Single Plane, 1140 cfm Pro-Systems Dominator.

Yes, it does say 786.9 HP at 7,200 RPM. This little engine made 500 lb-ft of torque from 3,500 rpm to where we shut it off at 7,600 rpm. Drove it around on the street, just filled it up at any premium pump, some fun!

Small potatoes. If they will comment, there are people out there that can make some unreal power with big motors (600ci+) on pump gas.

So were you looking for "low compression", "pump gas" or "low compression-pump gas" builds? I'm still not clear on that now.