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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Fancy new gadget!

Hey Guys,

Check it out. I'm now the proud owner of a TR-01 Rotary Engine Compression Tester!

I haven't tried it out yet, that'll probably happen on Sunday. I plan to take a comp test of my car, Naomi (which I've done with the mazda tester twice before so I know roughly what to expect) and then take some readings from the engine I got from DarkFrost for the project car, Keiko.

I'm still having trouble starting it, but this weekend I plan to swap the starter and battery cables over from Naomi to get the cranking speed up, and adjust the timing because it's off by like 5*








Jon
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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that is badass!! where did you pick that little beast up?
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=172238

i might be in for one.. then charge locals a lil fee if they wanna get their engines tested. it might end up paying for itself!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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I'll give you $20 plus shipping if'n ya lets me borry it...
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Fawk I want one NAO!!!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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on backorder, DOH!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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thats a nice setup, How much was it. If you dont mind me asking. I could really use one of those
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Check that link boyee posted. Looks like around $230
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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$251USD shipped to Canada - that was the group buy price. I don't know if the group buy is still going on, it might be more expensive now.

I'll post pictures if I get a chance to use it on the weekend

Jon
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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My cats name is naomi :3

I wish I had one of those, it's like a gamble to know my compression numbers -_-
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