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checking compression with upper off?

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Hey guys, I am trying to properly set my stud mount rockers, can I do a compression test with the upper intake off?
 
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sure, just make sure you take the coil wire off, you wouldn't want it to start up
 
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cool, but will it be accurate compression with the upper intake off? I pull off the 12 volt feed for the coil and disable fuel.
 

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Yes, it is just like wot maybe a little better. Remember that you dont really care what the total PSI is, just the evenness between cylinders. Dont forget to take all of the spark plugs out.
 
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so what should I be hoping for with a stock bottom end with 100kMiles and new heads?
 
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