Compression and Wet Test Results

[Mike1992]

Did a compression check today to see if/what im gonna need to do when I go turbo. Here are the number from left to right 160-164-167-156 (Dry) What would you consider bad or good? 147,xxx miles

Wet test (cap full of oil in each cylinder) gave me 225-215-215-210 Am I safe to strap a turbo and run low boost?

My car burns about 1quart of oil every 400-500miles

192 psi - Stock Compression
145 psi - Service Limit

 

[Wobble]

you can

A: sell you car while it runs good, and buy a turbo model.

B: spend as much as you paid for your car to make it turbo, and run alot slower than a stock turbo and then possably break down..



sorry, but that really really is how it goes..

 

[Mike1992]

I contemplated that, but what am I gonna drive after its sold? Its kinda hard to have the car sold and have another car waiting the next day.

Edit: I bought my car for $200

 

[Wobble]

true..

you could always get a loan for the new car.. and pay it off with the money you get when you sell your old one..

thats what i did with my spyder.. and it cost 13 grand..

 

[Mike1992]

Can I do that without any credit?

 

[Wobble]

yes, but your interest rate will be higher.. BUT since you are gonna pay off the bulk of the loan as soon as you sell your old car.. it isnt a big issue really..

PLUS after you do get the loan you will start building credit.. which is always a +

just go to your bank and give it a shot..

 

[Mike1992]

Thanks I'll look into it.