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Pontiac Compression Calculator
Calculate static compression ratio and displacement for any Pontiac V8. Pick your block below for preset bore & stroke shortcuts, or use the universal calculator.
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Static Compression Ratio
10.4 : 1
Total Displacement
400 ci
6554 cc
Per-Cylinder Volume Breakdown
Swept volume819.3 cc
Chamber volume72.0 cc
Deck volume0.0 cc
Gasket volume8.7 cc
Piston volume+6.0 cc
Total clearance volume86.7 cc
8-cylinder Pontiac V8. This is a static (geometric) compression ratio for build planning. cc your actual heads and confirm deck height after machining. Questions on your combo? Ask a Butler Tech ›
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Compression Calculator by Block

Compression Calculator

Simply fill in the form below to calculate your compression ratio

Bore: (diameter)
Stroke:
Cylinder Head Volume:
Effective Dome Volume:
Use (-) for Dome and (+) for Dish.
Deck Clearance:
Compressed Gasket Thickness:
Number of Cylinders:
Compression Ratio :  
Total Displacement (in.3) :  
Total Displacement cc's :