Originally posted by Big Jim:
Compression ratio on 98 and 99 SVT is 10:1 while the compression on the 2000 SVT is 10.25:1. You will have a hard time finding other pistons though.
The newer V8 SHOs have the same bore as the 2.5L Duratec. Actually alot of the things on 3.4L V8 have the same measurements as the 2.5L Duratec
Bore 3.2447
Stroke 3.1299
Bore Spacing: 4.0157
Main Journal Diameter: 2.4795
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9677
Connecting Rod Length: 5.4370
Crankshaft center line to deck: 8.1890
Compression Distance Piston PIN to top of piston: 1.1811
--Matt
