I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a difference between a regular compression tester and if there is a specific one for rotary engines, if so were could i buy one?
thank you spencer

 

There is definitely a difference. There are two models of rotary engine testers that I know of.

Digital readout model. This one is expensive, and I don't like it anyway since you just get one number for each chamber at the end.

Paper readout model. I like this one... way cheaper and you get to SEE the results.

http://71.102.125.165/rx7/compression.htm

 

Oh and if you just want one test done... it's cheaper just to get the dealer to do it to be honest.

Last I checked, the digital ones were like 1-2000 dollars, and the paper ones were about 200-500.

 

Ya IMO also the paper read out one's I like better.

And either are cheap which sucks lol.

 

thank you for the help

 

Try sending a PM to Rx7_Nut13B, he has built aftermarket ones you can hook to your laptop to read the data. I have seen it in person, and seen data from his test of the unit.

Much cheaper than a factory unit and still provides the same data.