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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Newbie question.



What kind of numbers am i looking for?



The only thing I know is consistency, 9/9/9
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Don't see an edit



but here are the results i got



Was done by maztech/fmc



Front Rotor: 8.7/8.8/8.8 at 227 cranking rpm (125 psi)

Rear Rotor: 8.8/8.8/8.7 at 265 cranking rpm (125 psi)
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Sounds like a healthy one to me.
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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You sir have a very strong motor with lots of time left to go play on it!
Old Nov 4, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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My brand new motor was all 8's.

...both M'Trix motors were 8's.
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Sometimes the compression will rise as an engine wears in.



especally when you are using old rotorhousings with new apex seals. They will 'wear' together.
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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This is the original engine with 75k miles. Never heard of an enegine this old with this good results.
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