is 160 psi a good compression reading for an 85 blazer 350???
01-21-2001, 10:30 PM
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is 160 psi a good compression reading for an 85 blazer 350???
Ive got an 85 blazer 350. Still trying to decide if im going to use this engine to swap out my tired old L03...anyways, its got about 50,000 miles on it with 160 psi on the compression test. Is this good? What is optimal?
01-22-2001, 08:45 AM
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Car: 82 camaro SC
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
Is that 160 on every cylinder? A more important test would be to check all the cylinders (if you haven't) and compare.
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01-22-2001, 10:04 AM
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Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
Seems reasonable to me. If within about 10 psi between cylinders, it's probably OK.
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Remember, camshafts also have a great effect on the cylinder psi. A larger cam with overlap will bleed pressure off and give a lower reading than a short duration/wide LSA cam.
All comments regarding "balance" between cylinders is correct and of a greater concern than the pressure itself.
Another useful test is leak down. That measures how well the cylinder holds the pressure.
All comments regarding "balance" between cylinders is correct and of a greater concern than the pressure itself.
Another useful test is leak down. That measures how well the cylinder holds the pressure.
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