I think it's more useful as a comparator than anything else. But having said that, I recently applied that formula [ (boost in psi /14.7) + 1] x static compression ratio to a 1,200hp, 4.8L LS engine ...

While we like to think of 2002 as being part of a high-tech age, our beloved internal combustion engine hasn't really changed much in the last 50 years. We're still using pushrods and overhead valves, ...

Assuming a properly tuned engine, there are three factors that contribute to poor streetability: long cam duration, high compression ratios, and excessive cruise rpm. Since cam selection is largely ...