Originally Posted by alphaxxn
it depends more on the gas you are running and the kind of tuning you are using.
Drag cars use 14.0+ compression with 20+ psi, but they are running full race gas and such
In the end it is the best to keep as high a compression as possible on a turobcharged car, while keeping it from detonating, for the most HP.
IT IS counter-productive, but more of a safety thing
So would it be safe to use standard high comp pistons (I have yet to see any for my 2004 civic) with about 8-10 psi be safe?
Originally Posted by Shmoo
He specifically said that he wasn't allowed to boost it.
I did? when?