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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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Compression Number Format

I am considering a 93 base model with sunroof.
The compression numbers the seller gave me are
Front: 125-125-130
Rear: 130-130-130

Ive always seen compression numbers in 6-8 never the hundreds. Is this a bad thing?
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 02:42 PM
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The minimum compression is 100 psi at 250 rpm. Your numbers look really good depending on the measurement conditions (rpm and altitude).
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Old Feb 26, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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Cool I will find out what rpm that was run at
is 250 rpm the standard?
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Old Feb 27, 2002 | 01:11 AM
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Yes 250rpm is standard. The numbers you are quoting are in psi, while the Mazda manual lists them in kg/cm^2, so its a simple unit conversion. FWIW, 125psi=8.8kg/cm^2 and 130psi=9.1kg/cm^2. These numbers are extremely good considering the factory new spec was only 120psi or 8.5kg/cm^2. Maybe the rpm was a little higher, or you just found yourself a cherry engine.
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