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Engine Compression

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
1.8L Turbo 9.5:1
2.8L 10.3:1
Compression Pressure
1.8L Turbo
Normal 145-189 psi (10.0-13.0 bar)
Minimum 102 psi (7.0 bar)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 44 psi (3.0 bar)
2.8L
Normal 131-203 psi (9.0-14.0 bar)
Minimum 109 psi (7.5 bar)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 44 psi (3.0 bar)