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Good plan but 10.5 : 1 CR is too much for single plug; 9.8 :1 is about max.

Considering today's octane, I recommend you go with 9.5 : 1 JE pistons in your Mahle cylinders.

You just went through a bad experience and don't want detonation.

You also may need another head for that cylinder?
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Last edited by Gunter; 05-03-2010 at 10:17 AM..
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