Lets discuss another engine build

Sorry but I'll have to strongly disagree on this one; I have noticed a definite difference in .4 or .5 point and a huge difference in .8 point of CR. This is from putting in 3 different pistons in the same engine in 3 successive racing rebuilds, no other changes. A .4 difference is noticeable for sure; this difference was felt at the bottom end of the torque range but not at the top end.

So for a revving drag race engine with a moderate to high stall converter, probably not so much, but it will make a definite difference for a street/cruiser engine. The 3% DIFFERENCE FOR 1 POINT DIFFERENCE IN COMPRESSION NEEDS TO BE PUT IN ITS PROPER PERSPECTIVE; THIS IS FOR THE PEAK HP NUMBER ONLY, AND IS TOTALLY MISLEADING FOR THE LOW END TORQUE EFFECTS.

YEs, I agree, to a degree. I do believe I wrote the same sentiment. But I could be wrong. The raw numbers I mentioned earlier and show are not the whole story. Also, if the compression ratio is more complementive to the cam and cars set up, it will be noticed. But it is very small. Very! Did I not say this. Is this not what your stating?