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Engine Compression

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
2.2L 9.7:1
2.5L 9.5:1
Compression Pressure (1)(2)
2.2L 156-185 psi (11.0-13.0 kg/cm2 )
2.5L 137 psi (9.6 kg/cm2 )
(1) Engine cranking at 200-300 RPM.
(2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ).
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