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Compression Specifications: Notes

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - 6-CYLINDER

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Compression Pressure (1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V8

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Compression Pressure
Normal 123 psi (8.6 kg/cm2 )
Minimum 109 psi (7.7 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 22 psi (1.5 kg/cm2 )