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results of compression test

Started by metcoll, June 19, 2011, 05:33:04 PM

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metcoll

June 19, 2011, 05:33:04 PM
440 with six pack pistons & lunati 240/250 @050 520/547 cam...average compressionwas 140 lbs per cylinder...does that seem low for a compressionratio of approx 9.5....thx

FLG

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June 19, 2011, 07:25:54 PM
How big of a difference between cylinders? Was the engine hot or cold? Also make sure throttle is at WOT when doing a test.

Seems good.

MSRacing89

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June 19, 2011, 10:13:32 PM
Looks ok.  That is a lot of cam for what you have there though.  Just basing that off of your 9.5 compression.
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'68 Charger 440, 11:1, ported Stealth Heads, Lunati voodoo 60304, 3.23 gear, Mulit-port EZ-EFI, Gear Vendors OD and Tallon Hydroboost.
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