How to calculate compression

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If you don't hate math and don't have a compression tester tool...

The Calculation of an engine's compression ratio ( C.R. ) is based on the formula :

CR= (SV+CV)/CV

SV= Swept Volume for one cylinder in CC's= Bore x Bore x stroke x 12.9

CV= Clearence Volume for one cylinder in CC's= HV minus EDV plus DV plus GV

HV= Head Volume (measured in CC's)= Best if measured because head volume vaires

EDV= Effective Dome Volume (measured in CC's)= Dome volume minus valve relief and/or dish volume

DV= Deck Volume clearance (piston to deck) (measured in CC's) = Bore x Bore x Deck Height x 12.9

GV= Gasket Volume (measured in CC's)= Gasket Bore x Gasket Bore x Compression Thickness x (12.9 or enter known gasket volume)


edit: Cubic Inch Displacement measurement

Bore x Bore x stroke x .7854 x 4(cylinders)

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WoW They haven't taught us that in college!

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