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I am looking for input please. I bought a 99 t-cat with a Reichards 1108 (Same as Simons CPR) in it. 215 miles. Had low compression. 115 on each. Added oil and no change. Tried different gauge, no difference. Contacted Reichards and they have no dat on this since they have changed hands. Pistons rings and walls all look nearly new. After previous posts I was told to check the squish, which was close to .095. All the input I was getting was pointing me to cutting the heads, which I did. I had them cut down .015 to be on the safe side. I am now getting compression reading of 122. This still seems low. I had a conversation with an older master tuner who thought it may have low compression due to the height of the exhaust ports?
Should I cut more off to get more compression, or just go with it and not worry? I have not ridden this thing yet. Also what kind of horsepower am I losing with low compression? THis sled should be 215 to 235 hp I think?
Thanks
Should I cut more off to get more compression, or just go with it and not worry? I have not ridden this thing yet. Also what kind of horsepower am I losing with low compression? THis sled should be 215 to 235 hp I think?
Thanks