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compression on 96 4v cobra?

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  • Start date Start date May 28, 2007
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96cobraboy

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I want to do a compression check my miles are decently high but otherwise the car runs great with no leaks of anykind. If the compression is good I might start putting some mods onto it.

what PSI should the compression be in each cylinder on a guage?
 

Stan Weiss

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With high mileage a leak down test might show you more.
 
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what should the specs be?
 

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I think you should be around 150-160 psi. The numbers should be more consistent, more than anything. Like 10-15% within each other. Stan is right, too. A leak down test would be a good idea as well.
 
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