Personally I think that is way too much compression for a bracket engine. The tuning window will be narrow and you'll have to run expensive race fuel. If the car is being raced just for fun then what is the point of the sky high compression ratio? [/quote]

This is my line of thinking also Andy. I'm thinking any advantage (IF there is any) to having this much compression is out wayed by the toll that it will take on the engine parts (rings, rods, bearings piston pins, head studs, ect.).

And just so everyone understands, this engine was running when it was brought to me. The last two passes in a 2200lb door car was 5.13 @ 139mph (1/8 mile), even with the problems that I have uncovered. In working through the issues on this engine, I'm hoping to head off as many future issues as I possibly can. I feel like this much compression is just not needed.

Thanks, Brian