Is 110 psi compression too low?

[HPjunkie]

I just did a compression test forthe heck of it on my 2332. I know it has 7.75-8:1 compression ratio, and a bigger turbo grind cam, It just seemed low. The motor was cold. 55 degrees. Is it in range? THey all were real close comparatively.

[Marc]

Did you have the throttle open? How's the cranking speed?

[HPjunkie]

Throttle open, crank is normal. To me it seems ok but I have heard of some people with 120,140,160,180 and from that perspective it seems low. Just looking for general experience.

[Buggsy]

Kinda low, but it will run. It will be more difficult to tune than a car with higher dynamic compression. 110 is what I had when I was running 6.7 to one and an Engle 100. I had to change out black plugs once in awhile, but that was with Kadrons, which certainly was a contributing factor.

[HPjunkie]

I am kinda of hoping that since the car was sitting for 2 years maybe the rings will free upand with the motor warm it will go up 10 or 20 or so? Do you know how much difference a warm motor makes?

[fusername]

110 cold isn't too bad, I wouldn't worry. how mean is your cam, that drops thecompression when cranking