compression on a 318

So since 318s were made with compression ranging from 9.2:1 to 8.2:1 where is that extra compression coming from? since the cranks and rods didn't change is it in the pistons? If you are rebuilding can you increase compression just by using pistons designed for a 68-9 318? or is it designed in the combustion chamber?


The factory compression ratings were not what the engines actually had, they were lower than advertised because they ran the block deck and head decks fat .....