Low PSI, still starts easily. Supercharged.
12-30-22, 01:39 PM
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Low PSI, still starts easily. Supercharged.
I'm looking at a Camden Supercharged FB. It has low PSI: 68-75ish PSI when cold and 60-65ish PSI when warm. But it still starts VERY easily, Is that just the supercharger making up for the low PSI? -Also, owner claims unable to make it idle lower than 1,100rpm, says its been premixed at 2oz per gal. Does not smoke while running...(other than initial warm-up)
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12-30-22, 04:18 PM
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Just a normal PSI tester with PSI release button, held-down. I recorded the gauge face in "slo-mo", to catch the needle movement clearly, worked very well. Also, doesn't smoke while driving...
Last edited by fbse7en; 12-30-22 at 04:21 PM.
12-30-22, 07:56 PM
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The low PSI would concern me if I expected the engine to last a few years. It may not be a big deal depending on how often you plan on driving it. If the price tag is right, low compression may not be important.
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12-31-22, 01:07 AM
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That is extremely good compression.
My 13B that tested in the 90s-100s on a Mazda tester would test at 40psi with a regular gauge.
I have had good running engines test at 25psi with a regular gauge.
My 13B that tested in the 90s-100s on a Mazda tester would test at 40psi with a regular gauge.
I have had good running engines test at 25psi with a regular gauge.
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01-11-23, 12:57 AM
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I'd love to hear any advice you have to offer, thx!
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