# Compression vs boost tradeoff

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/compression-vs-boost-tradeoff/35023
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [September 7, 2007, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/compression-vs-boost-tradeoff/35023 "2007-09-07T19:25:23Z")
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### Author: ![Toda\_Party](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/toda_party/32/7354_2.png) [@Toda\_Party](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toda_Party)
#### Post date: [September 24, 2007, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/compression-vs-boost-tradeoff/35023/2 "2007-09-24T07:13:56Z")

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and the answer, simply, is “it depends”

grade of fuel, cylinder head design (pentroof vs a “less efficient for high comp” design, type of management to be used & the tuner’s skill, type of racing/driving to be done, tranny, gear ratios, where & how you want the power, which turbo, manifolds (intake & exhaust) all will factor in / make a difference.

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