RV engine question

[greg.rocco at gmail.com (Greg Pallett)]

the answer to #3..
Yes, the RV is a 10.0:1 compression engine.
http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/Enginetable/Engines.htm
It's in there.

GP


On 8/24/07, Neptuno <neptunonc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Jason, did you get those numbers on an RV engine? And if so how did you
> lower the compression?
>
> 1) I am missing a piece of the information and conpletly showing my
> ignorance?
> 2) The pistons on any engine determine the compression ratio?
> 3) The RV engine is a high compression engine?
> 4) How to make this $50 engine become a boosted engine?
> 5) I should buy it and wait to transplant it to a Digifant Vanagon?
>
> Thanks,
> El T
>
> Verboten1 <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>    with 15PSI on CIS i was running a 7.8:1 compression ratio
>
> the RV IIRC is 10:1, and the pistons are different to get the higher
> compression ration
>
>
> On 8/24/07, Neptuno <neptunonc@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:   So chenging the heads
> to a Solid lifeter CIS head from a JH block will not drop the
> compression?..... So In the long wrong the issues is that a lower
> compression ratio is needed for boost. And that this engine may not be a
> good candidate? kinda of a pickle that only cost $50 bucks.
>
> EL T
>
> Timbo <timjmcconnell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> You should be good with that! Try to get a knock sensing ignition for
> it though- the reason it has more power is because there's more
> compression.
>
> On 8/23/07, Neptuno wrote:
> > Hello list,
> >
> > I just found an RV engine for $50. Seems like it is a good runner with
> low milage. It is digifant, So what just swap the head from the JH that has
> been sitting in the garage for a year and I should be able to run the CIS on
> it without trouble? I think that is the answer for stock 100hp. Reasurance
> is welcome!
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Tony
> >
> >
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