I'm thinking about rebuilding a 3sfe with 11:1 compression - would this increase the power output by a significant amount?

You'll get a increase in power. But how much, I don't know.

Stock compression ratio on a 3S-FE is 9.3:1.

Also, would any shop in Southern California be able to rebuild the engine with this kit?

Theres plenty of shops in California, so I'm sure you'll have no problem finding one that'll build your engine.

Check with local machine shops or engine builders.

 

Don't remember if every compression point (8:1 to 9:1) increase give around 10HP. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Thanks for the information! =)

 

you'll have fun trying to drive on pump gas with 11-1 CR.

 

you'll have fun trying to drive on pump gas with 11-1 CR.

Heh, he's right. It's almost impossible to run on pee-like-octane 87 pump gas with such a high compression rate.

Pull out the race gas.

 

Heh, he's right. It's almost impossible to run on pee-like-octane 87 pump gas with such a high compression rate.

Pull out the race gas.

even 92 premium will be fun.

 

1mm overbore and +5mm of stroke will get you to 5S-FE specs, hehe. The 2ZZ-GE has a compression ratio of 11.5:1, but then again, the engine was designed for performance along w/ a calibrated ECU. 10:1 or 10.5 might be doable.

 

it shouldnt be hard finding 100 oct. fuel. i have pumped 100 oct. once in my car from a 76 station in pasadena.