compression question

[mys13240]

i was wondering what the compression check should be in a ka24de with 8.5:1 pistons in it.

[virus77]

around 150 psi +/- 10

[klattr1]

cold compression for mine was usually 130 psi on all 4.

[mys13240]

well, my friend checked it for me. it was around 119, 124, 124, 120. I dont know that he did it right, though. the motor wasnt warm, he didnt pull the fuel pump fuse, he didnt have the throttle open, and he didnt take all the plugs out. That is what i have read to do it correctly. oh, and his copression gauge was an old piece of crap. im going to borrow another friend's compression gauge and do it my self. I have about 2500 miles on the motor now. i figured id break the motor in before i put the turbo on. i want to put it on now but i need to get a piggyback system. i have an safc2, but have decided not to use it. i am going to get a Perfect Power SMT6. i have the money to get it now but i recently got a ticket so i have to wait and see if i have to pay it or if i can do community service. Id rather spent $204 on my turbo setup. Ti sucks having a low compression ka without turbo on it. it is running really rich, so it bogs until around 4K. It still aint bad though. i killed a 4.6GT ****stain on the highway the other day. That was funny.