Compression test results

1fast4v

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Looking at purchasing this 03 cobra did a compression test on the motor dead cold these were the results what do you guys think?

4-170 8-170
3-170 7-160
2-170 6-160
1-180 5-160
 

Midnight_Cobra

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For a cold motor, that's pretty good. Have you tried a warm (not hot) compression test? I always like to do it when it's a little warm and it gives the components some time to heat and expand giving a more accurate reading for a "operating temperature" compression test.
 

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U gotta bring it up to operating temps. At least 170. Probably fine tho.
 

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I did not but I figure with those numbers cold should be good to go
 

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