Originally posted by Josch:
Think about WHY Ford doesn't make high compression come stock. Pure and simple, to make it compatible with 87-92 oct (depending on CR they set it at) so the engine will give good service life and make it through warrantee


So all of Ford engines are 8 or 9 to 1 then right...

It's not like the 3L Duratec is a 10:1 engine that runs on 87 octane right... 9.7:1 for the stock 2.5L

Shall I get into other engines or vehicle makes.

You are stuck on old school thinking and technology. Plain & simple.

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