Well i did a compression test today to see if i could go turbo or not.
And here are the results. Starting with #1 180,190,190,190. So how's it look?

John 96 GS

looks like your motor is running good.

Looking good.



Eric Madden

Can I get a compression test at any tuner shop? is it the same as dyno? what to do if compression test is not good?

Ken


5 zigen rear section
Cherrybomb glasspack resonator
AFX UDP
Fidanza cam gears
Power Stop cross drill rotors(front)
shunk 2 coilover
Koni adjustable (front)
KYB struts(rear)
Konig V-racing strut bar
Enkei RSF 2 17" with Kumho
Nakayama projectors
APC Clear tail light
and interior mods

Ken


5zigen rearsection/Cherrybomb glasspack resonator/Bosal header/injen short ram intake/ported TB/AFX UDP/Fidanza cam gears/Power Stop cross drill rotors(fron

That looks damn good. Close as hell for a 6 year old motor. And no, a compression tester is nothing like a dyno, you can buy the tool at a parts store for like 25 bucks. Tells you nothing about HP whatsoever. Just tells you how tight your engine is basically by giving you the pressure at TDC from each cylinder from the spark plug holes.

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1999 Civic SI, Boosted and built, 12.67@112.

Gone but not forgotten.....
1998 Eagle Talon ESI, built and boosted 14.2@98
1992 Eagle Talon TSI AWD12.91@104
1992 Honda Hatch swapped and sprayed14.0@108

What is the good range for our motors? I have heard that if the compression goes below the 160 you need to rebuild.

Well i think the only reason #1 is lower is because a year ago, i blew a spark plug out of the motor and it took the threads with it on the way out. I tapped it and installed a insert and put a new plug in since it broke when it hit the hood. Maybe the insert has a slight leak?

John 96 GS