got my compression tested today

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10-27-10, 11:56 PM

drschwinn2002

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got my compression tested today

the back was at 54 52 56 at 262 rpm
the front was 71 73 72 at 256 rpm
was done with mazda tester
any thoughts how much time am i looking at?

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10-28-10, 12:28 AM

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Your car still runs? holy **** that's amazing... A zombie rotary?

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10-28-10, 02:35 AM

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I'd say you're looking at negative time left, if those indeed are the numbers.

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10-28-10, 06:27 AM

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minimum compression spec is 85psi on each rotor face. whats the mileage on the engine? may want to try running some seafoam through it or using some amsoil power foam and clean out some carbon.

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