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Old 04-02-2010, 11:14 AM
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Im going to do a cylinder compression test, and i was wondering what kind of readings i should expect to be good readings? Also i was wondering what my fuel pressure reading should be for my application?
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Old 04-02-2010, 09:10 PM
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You should have at least 90psi. But more importantly, check for variance between the cylinders. If you have 7 at 90psi and one at 50, you have a problem. Look for less than 10 percent variance between the highest and lowest reading.
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Old 04-02-2010, 09:17 PM
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True if your cylinders are no more than 15 psi different then ur fine, ex 90 psi, highest no less than 75psi in any one other! fuel pressure around 38-40 with vaccum line off!for stock applications or close to stock!
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Old 04-02-2010, 10:03 PM
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most 5.0's that have a fair amount of miles on the clock will have readings varying from 125 -150, depending on your altitude
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