Originally Posted by
Sneakin Deacon
i understand where you are thinking youre coming from, but youre incorrect. there are a vast number of contributing factors. basically it comes down to building a car around a certain setup...in this case, even though the cobalt is lacking in static compression, it could exceed in dynamic compression, and run more timing aswell. netting the same hp, at the same pressure, with the same blower yet less static compression.
Very true. But at the same time I would venture a guess that the DCR on the Honda would be greater, as I would expect a VTEC cam to close the valves closer to BDC than its ecotec counterpart. But regardless, you are correct.
EDIT: Nvm. The more agressive VTEC cam would have the valves closing further from BDC, not closer. Whoops.