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Old 08-08-07, 01:38 AM
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Compression Question

can i lose compression from the motor if i'm running too rich and doing too much back-fires...?

because i notice tonight after i did one.. my compression aint like before...

and im running a straight 2 1/4" exhaust with a DC Sport muffler and Vibrant Super Resonator

i just removed the hose from the thing for anti-pollution thing
Old 08-08-07, 11:49 PM
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what were you compression #'s before and after? Maybe you were pushing the car harder after those mods and madaged the engine. Running richer is usually safe while running lean usually causes problems
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Yes, run it rich enough to the point where it's still combusting out the exhaust can damage the engine.

It even sounds like detonation.


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