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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 01:55 PM
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Hey Guys

I just did a compression test on my LY6 that's still on engine stand. It has 158k miles. The only upgrades done ASA cam and VVT delete.

Piston 1. 175 psi

Piston 2. 155 psi

Piston 3. 155 psi

Piston 4. 155 psi

Piston 5. 155 psi

Piston 6. 155 psi

Piston 7. 170 psi

Piston 8. 140 psi

My question is how does it look to you guys,.

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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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Hi LY6, NO.

How long has the engine been in a un-operated condition ?

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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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Hey!

Id say about 8 months with me it's been on engine stand. Not sure how long the junkyard had it before me lol

I also just had the 823 heads gone through, valve job, seats

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Hi LY6, as I knew.

The cylinder walls will "rust" which is no problem.
You could induce some WD-40 then do a Leak Down ?

Typically though a waste of time without a hot engine.

MY observation is a GOOD seal with your given report.

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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 05:48 PM
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I agree with Pantera. Low compression, high mileage, and a decent sized cam=low cranking compression.
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