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Sunbeam Alpine Compression Ratio

glemon

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I have a freind looking to rebuild a 1725cc motor for a Sunbeam Alpine, does anyone know the approximate compression ratio a flat top piston for one of these motors creates?

What is a safe ratio for reliable street running?

I understand stock is 9.2 to 1 or so.
 
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