Higher compression 7AFE Options

[stephen_lee]

So I want to build my 7a with a little higher compresson (11-12:1) for a slight power increase and a nice increase in efficientcy and 'peppiness.' Upon searching I found little to no information about where I can get a set of high CR pistons w/o having to mod the rods and whatnot. So does anyone know who, if anyone. caries a higher CR piston for the 7a? If not, where i can get a good set of customs from? This is on a spare 7a so no big deal if i have to wait/ship my stock pistons. And does anyone know about rod bolts? I know thats one of the 7a's weak spots so if ARP has any bolts to fit that'd be great, or if anyone knows of some stronger bolts... I like to beat my engines so it'll have to be strong enough to handle my habits.

shorthand:
1.) Where can i get higher CR pistons for the 7a? (11-12:1)
2.) How can I beef up my rods/rod bolts?
3.) Don't flame about my building choices, I went this way for a reason.

[stephen_lee]

I thought a higher CR increases mpg due to better burn efficiency, it pulls in the same amount of fuel/air doesn't it? plus I use supreme anyhow, its cleaner around here

[RavenAegis45]

I thought a higher CR increases mpg due to better burn efficiency, it pulls in the same amount of fuel/air doesn't it? plus I use supreme anyhow, its cleaner around here

Well in a way yes but its not that simple. Increasing Comp on an engine designed with a lower comp still using the same Fuel system to inject the fuel will hurt MPG because its not deigned for such High Comp and the fuel and Air mixture will be sucked in at the regular compressions rate. Also even though your going to be using higher octane than needed usng the stock ECU settings will most likely cause knocking sine older cars knock sensors aren't that great. Plus your shooting a little highfor what you want. I suggest a little over 10.0 to 1, (11-12 is really high)