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thirdgen 08-02-2012 10:58 PM

Right...but my numbers are a lot lower than his, which means I have sealing issues. Power robbing sealing issues.

skywalker69 08-03-2012 04:29 AM

so with those numbers is it safe to say that my engine is healthy enough for a low boost, maybe 8psi without messing with the internals?

Braineack 08-03-2012 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by thirdgen (Post 910862)
God D!!! I wish I had those compression numbers!!!

probably elevated due to all the oil...

pdexta 08-03-2012 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by skywalker69 (Post 910911)
so with those numbers is it safe to say that my engine is healthy enough for a low boost, maybe 8psi without messing with the internals?

Don't be a pansy. You're gonna need at least 12psi.

hornetball 08-03-2012 05:13 PM

+1. You'll never blow it if you don't boost it. C'mon in, the water's warm.


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