Old Aug 16, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by WMichaels
If that's the case (I couldn't find anything online about the 3.0 spec.s... My 4.0 Explorer is 9.0:1) it's the exception not the rule where compression is over 9.5:1.
Wes,

I looked at some specs on other cars and there are more than I thought running 10:1 compression on regular unleaded fuel. Example: Honda Accord V-6 @ 10.0:1. I think the reason they are able to do this for ratios over 9.5:1 is by using aluminum heads.
 
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