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455 Compression Calculator
Static compression ratio & displacement for the Pontiac 455 block. Enter your build below — results update instantly.
Static Compression Ratio
11.7 : 1
Total Displacement
456 ci
Per-Cylinder Volume Breakdown
Swept volume933.2 cc
Chamber volume72.0 cc
Deck volume0.0 cc
Gasket volume8.9 cc
Piston volume+6.0 cc
Total clearance volume86.9 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 ›
455 Block — Cubic Inch Reference
Bore4.214.254.50
Stock  4.150456460487
+.030  4.180462467494
+.040  4.190464469496
+.060  4.210469473501
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455 Compression Calculator

Bore: (diameter)
Stroke:
Cylinder Head Volume:
Effective Dome Volume:
Butler Ross Flat Top 8cc
Deck Clearance:
Compressed Gasket Thickness: .040 is standard thickness
Number of Cylinders:
Compression Ratio :  
Total Displacement (in.3) :  
455 Block Stroke
Bore 3.75 4.00 4.21 4.25 4.50
Stock 4.151     456 460 487
+.030 4.181     462 467 494
+.035 4.186     464 468 495
+.040 4.191     465 469 497
+.060 4.211     469 474 501
+.065 4.216     470 475 503