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That's probably the best way to do it, since all engines don't produce the same power.

I don't go by Horsepower Gain or Loss.

I go by % Gain or Loss.

Usually the 'standard rule' is a 4% Power Gain by increasing Compression
by 1.0 in an Engine with an approximate 9.5-1 Compression-Ratio.

A .50 {half-point} loss in Compression, will probably effect Horsepower by
3% {at maximum}.