Compression question

[jason@scirocco.org (Jason)]

Both my 1.8 and 2.0 16V give between 190 and 215psi cold.
Jason



At 02:46 PM 5/7/2003, worldcyclist wrote:
>I've got some firsthand experience that might be helpful.
>My 1.8 16V with stock cam timing gave 150psi doing a compression test.
>With the cam advanced 8* it was 175psi. Otherwise it's 10-1 in terms of
>ratios.
>The JH engine I had was 135psi or 8.5-1.
>The Alfa with 9.5-1 gives me 173 psi with stock cams and timing.
>
>An interesting site is www.smokemup.com
>they have GUI programs to play with stuff like this, plus more.
>
>Gary
>87 16V Scirocco (FS $975)
>80 Callaway Stage 3 Rocco
>91 Alfa Romeo 3.0 V6 5spd, lowered
>
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>Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 18:33:42 -0400
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>Hey
>
>Just curious, what the stock compression on 16v's?  2.0 and 18
>And what about a stock jh?
>
>I think it's in the high 8's or low 9's for the jh. Does a 1.8 16v head
>=
>on a 2.0 16v actually increase compression?
>
>
>thanx
>
>  -The George
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