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Engine Compression

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 10.4:1
Compression Pressure
Normal (New Engine) 152-196 psi (10.7-13.7 kg/cm2 )
Minimum 109 psi (7.7 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation
Between Cylinders 44 psi (3 kg/cm2 )
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
2.22L Turbo 7.8:1
2.3L 10:1
Compression Pressure
2.22L Turbo
Normal (New Engine) 100-130 psi (7-9 kg/cm2 )
Minimum 72 psi (5 kg/cm2 )
2.3L
Normal (New Engine) 145-203 psi (10.2-14.3 kg/cm2 )
Minimum 116 psi (8.2 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 44 psi (3 kg/cm2 )