Re: [DML] Re: factoid

["Warren Wallingford" <warren@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't recall testing a new one.  Bill says that 145 psi a good number on
an engine that has been broken in.  It is more important that the readings
be nearly the same than what the actual measurement is.
Warren at DMC


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Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 2:42 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: factoid


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> 8.5:1 is B28F spec. DMC may indeed have used slightly different
> pistons, especially in light of Martin's Renault research. Have you
> compression tested a crate engine from the factory? Volvo calls for
> 156 PSI on the B28F. My crate Peugeot block was 160 PSI, so perhaps
> they used different pistons as well (at least in that application).
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> Bill Robertson
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> >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Warren Wallingford" <warren@xxxx> wrote:
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> > The static compression ratio of the stock Delorean engine is 8.8:1.
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> > This from Page 38 of the Owner's Manual, reprints of which we have
> for $15.00.
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> > Warren Wallingford
> > DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)
> > 15023 Eddie Drive
> > Humble, Texas 77396 USA
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> > http://www.delorean.com
> > 800/USA-DMC1
> > 281/441-2537
> > 281/441-2813 Fax
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