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How much leakdown before power loss is felt?

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destrux

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Nov 27, 2002
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
I ran a leakdown test on my engine and came up with 10%, 30%, 10%, 30%. The engine was cold (75 deg F). Is this enough wear to cause a noticeable power loss, or should I just not worry about it yet? I can rebuild my motor, but I'd rather put the $1000 or so into saving for an AWD 2g or (gasp) an SRT-4.
 
Please dont get an srt 4 they are FWD and go no were when the power is applyed. I would save up for a nice clean AWD 1G. 30% is alot on a leak down.
 
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