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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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ok i got the compression gauge and i was wonderin were is the high tention lead i have to disconect or what do i disconect. Thanks
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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ok i just finished the test and my results are 1:180 2:180 3:175 4:180 do i need to rebuild or is this ok for boosting? im not trying to run high boost or do anything crazy but is this ok for running 6-8 psi?
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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what kinda motor
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:29 PM
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The compression looks pretty good. The cylinders should be within 10% of each other.
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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its a d16z6
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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o and it has 180,000 miles
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Numbers look good, I say boost away!
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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yesssss lol but im tryin to do it right so im saving to do these mods first : zex valve springs, skunk 2 camshaft,aem cam gear ,possibly new pistons and ring sould i or not? and also a stage 1 exedy clutch and flywheel after i do this then i will boost it hopefully sometime soon but i gotta get a second job. currently i have $600 for buying valve springs ,camshaft,aem gear ext. plz im open for any opinions ,thanks
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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those numbers are damn good
 
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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does anyone kno what the r on a new engine?
 



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