<VV> Compression

[Bryan Blackwell]

A compression test has a lot of variables, cam and static compression to start, and method used to do the test.  I think it's like comparing chassis dyno numbers, it's good to compare the same person testing the same engine, but comparing numbers over the Internet isn't that useful.

--Bryan

On Mar 4, 2010, at 2:26 PM, Mark Durham wrote:

> I thought my 62 with 67K miles and 151 to 155 compression was pretty good,
> but saw a 95 greenbrier with 180 (accept for the dropped seat)?
> 
> What is normal compression for a corvair engine? I think I saw the GM book
> say minimum at about 125 and consistent across all cylinders.