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    1996 XR-6 Compression ???

    What should the compression on this motor be??? Thanks for any help.

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    #2
    around 120

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    #3
    Mine's a 2005 model and the manual states 120-135psi. Not sure if it's the same for a 96 model or not..

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    Thanks for the help. Will be checking it today.

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    #5
    If you would, please take a moment to review the Announcements at the top of the Forum, and be sure to provide the Required Info when posting. Thanks!

    110-135 psi, with a max variance of 15 psi.


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