Yes, 8.0:1, same as my 3.8 in my 87 D Royale, although slightly different engines (mine being FWD). If I'm correct the 3.8's (LM9 and LG3 3.8's) they didn't have balance shafts as the Series I and II engines did, so a little bit shakey at idle. Other then that they are reliable engines. 116K on...