QUOTE (dragster @ Nov 5 2009, 04:02 PM)

no i want to build a 500 with +2 valves but dont know wut comp ratio to go with max power said they can go up to 16.5:1 but when derek built the 530 he said he couldnt start it with out pull starting it
let me point something out to you. say you where gonna go 13 to 1...that seems like alot less headache than 14 or 15 to one. Keep in mind compresion does make more power....but does it make sense to gain that extra 1/2 hp and causing yourself all kinds of grief and headache? I would think not. keep it around 12.5 to 13.5 and you'll be fine. you'll thank me later.
believe me, i'm one thats famous for splitting hairs and trying to do every little thing i can to get more power...but when it inconveniences me, thats where i draw the line. its not worth it bro...look at derek...i think he got tired of having to pull start it to ride it. is that worth .5 hp? its not worth 2 even 3 hp to me.