Help please! Compression test results
#1
Help please! Compression test results
So I put a deposit down on a 2005 RX8 GT with 61k km on the odometer, sale pending compression test results. Compression test results are as follows:
rotor 1: 6.5, 6.7, 6.3 kg/cm2 @ 229 rpm
rotor 2: 6.8, 6.8, 6.8 kg/cm2 @ 230 rpm
I got photographs of the compression test results from the testing unit itself. I don't believe these have been normalized at all.
So if I read the compression testing guide correctly, here's what I end up with (I got the altitude of the dealership from Google Earth :P):
Rotor 1
Foxed.ca Rotary Compression Calculator Results
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Initial Data:
Face 1: 6.5 PSI
Face 2: 6.7 PSI
Face 3: 6.3 PSI
Cranking RPM: 229
Altitude: 440 Feet
Engine: 13B Renesis 04*11
Compression Ratio: 10
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Corrected Values:
Face 1: 7.16 PSI
Face 2: 7.38 PSI
Face 3: 6.94 PSI
Rotor 2
Foxed.ca Rotary Compression Calculator Results
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Initial Data:
Face 1: 6.8 PSI
Face 2: 6.8 PSI
Face 3: 6.8 PSI
Cranking RPM: 230
Altitude: 440 Feet
Engine: 13B Renesis 04*11
Compression Ratio: 10
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Corrected Values:
Face 1: 7.47 PSI
Face 2: 7.47 PSI
Face 3: 7.47 PSI
It looks to me like the one rotor is borderline, but not sure how serious it is.. Experts of the interwebs, please tell me if I should buy this car!
Thanks in advance!
rotor 1: 6.5, 6.7, 6.3 kg/cm2 @ 229 rpm
rotor 2: 6.8, 6.8, 6.8 kg/cm2 @ 230 rpm
I got photographs of the compression test results from the testing unit itself. I don't believe these have been normalized at all.
So if I read the compression testing guide correctly, here's what I end up with (I got the altitude of the dealership from Google Earth :P):
Rotor 1
Foxed.ca Rotary Compression Calculator Results
************************************************** **********
Initial Data:
Face 1: 6.5 PSI
Face 2: 6.7 PSI
Face 3: 6.3 PSI
Cranking RPM: 229
Altitude: 440 Feet
Engine: 13B Renesis 04*11
Compression Ratio: 10
************************************************** **********
Corrected Values:
Face 1: 7.16 PSI
Face 2: 7.38 PSI
Face 3: 6.94 PSI
Rotor 2
Foxed.ca Rotary Compression Calculator Results
************************************************** **********
Initial Data:
Face 1: 6.8 PSI
Face 2: 6.8 PSI
Face 3: 6.8 PSI
Cranking RPM: 230
Altitude: 440 Feet
Engine: 13B Renesis 04*11
Compression Ratio: 10
************************************************** **********
Corrected Values:
Face 1: 7.47 PSI
Face 2: 7.47 PSI
Face 3: 7.47 PSI
It looks to me like the one rotor is borderline, but not sure how serious it is.. Experts of the interwebs, please tell me if I should buy this car!
Thanks in advance!
#3
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The price is a big variable.
However, these engines run well at much lower levels. I was tracking mine with all but one face failing, and 2 failing massively (like not even on that chart, about 3.5 BAR). The car ran, started and drove fine. I only really noticed things at the track. I was absolutely amazed when I took compression numbers.
What this means is the car may be OK, if the price is right, then start putting money away for the eventual re-build when you decide it is time. Those low numbers should be good for a great negotiating position.
BTW, we know what you are talking about, but those are not PSI, likely BAR
However, these engines run well at much lower levels. I was tracking mine with all but one face failing, and 2 failing massively (like not even on that chart, about 3.5 BAR). The car ran, started and drove fine. I only really noticed things at the track. I was absolutely amazed when I took compression numbers.
What this means is the car may be OK, if the price is right, then start putting money away for the eventual re-build when you decide it is time. Those low numbers should be good for a great negotiating position.
BTW, we know what you are talking about, but those are not PSI, likely BAR
#4
The price is a big variable.
However, these engines run well at much lower levels. I was tracking mine with all but one face failing, and 2 failing massively (like not even on that chart, about 3.5 BAR). The car ran, started and drove fine. I only really noticed things at the track. I was absolutely amazed when I took compression numbers.
What this means is the car may be OK, if the price is right, then start putting money away for the eventual re-build when you decide it is time. Those low numbers should be good for a great negotiating position.
BTW, we know what you are talking about, but those are not PSI, likely BAR
However, these engines run well at much lower levels. I was tracking mine with all but one face failing, and 2 failing massively (like not even on that chart, about 3.5 BAR). The car ran, started and drove fine. I only really noticed things at the track. I was absolutely amazed when I took compression numbers.
What this means is the car may be OK, if the price is right, then start putting money away for the eventual re-build when you decide it is time. Those low numbers should be good for a great negotiating position.
BTW, we know what you are talking about, but those are not PSI, likely BAR