Thread: EXACT compression for a 617 NA and turbo?
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Old 06-01-2008, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig View Post
That's pretty low, I don't think I would install and engine with compression that low.
I wouldn't either but the question was what was the minimum. If looking to buy a used engine I would look for a lot better than that too. 220 is the minimum cold reading for reliable starting cold.

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