Hi
This is my first post, been reading the forum for years, and now it's my turn to ask a question
The O360-A2A has a solid crank, if changing to a higher compression, let's say 10:1, is the weakest link the crankshaft, rods or the wrist pins? As far as I understand the solid 360 crank is "beefier" and shouldn't have a problem running with higher compression? I found a source for higher compression pistons (can't remember the link), they recommended other wrist pins if the stock lycomings were used, but what about ECI wrist pins, are they better than the stock lycomings?
For those running 10:1, do you have any issues with detonation and what kind of performance (seat of the pants experience) did you have when you changed to higher compression?
Rgds
This is my first post, been reading the forum for years, and now it's my turn to ask a question
The O360-A2A has a solid crank, if changing to a higher compression, let's say 10:1, is the weakest link the crankshaft, rods or the wrist pins? As far as I understand the solid 360 crank is "beefier" and shouldn't have a problem running with higher compression? I found a source for higher compression pistons (can't remember the link), they recommended other wrist pins if the stock lycomings were used, but what about ECI wrist pins, are they better than the stock lycomings?
For those running 10:1, do you have any issues with detonation and what kind of performance (seat of the pants experience) did you have when you changed to higher compression?
Rgds