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mothmanjg

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Compression of a stock 3.8 mustang? i want to get the turbo but i need to know the compression
 

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Here's some info on the 2K:

Configuration 90-degree
Displacement 3.8 liters/232 cu. in.
Horsepower 190 @ 5250 rpm
Torque 220 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm
Compression Ratio 9.36:1
Bore and Stroke 3.81 x 3.39
Combustion Chamber 61.5-64.5 cc
Valvetrain OHV 2 valves/cyl.
Intake Valve Diam. 1.86 in
Exhaust Valve Diam. 1.46
Oil Pressure (hot) 40-125 psi @ 2500 rpm
Fuel system sequential EFI
Ignition System EDIS
Spark Plug Gap 1.3-1.4mm (0.052-0.056 in.)
Engine management EEC-V
Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6
 
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98V6

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looks like 9.36 from the info above. What kind of turbo are you going to get ? custom or kit or what ?
 
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