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Old Oct 19, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fblo1690
ACRs are working. Why the low ccp numbers?
You have been all over the place with compression numbers. 200/195 are not low numbers if the ACRs were off-line; you would expect +/-200psi without compression releases in a stock 103" motor with 255 cams. I have never tested a 103" motor with ACRs working and 255 cams, so I don't know where the lower numbers will fall; maybe another forum member has those numbers and will post them.

Get on with your plan; get that motor tuned and lets see what you got.
 
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Does anyone want to see video of how it sounds.
 
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I was thinking why my CCP was 195/200. I rented a gauge kit from Oreilys. I can feel the cheap hose expanding in my hand when it pumps up. Thatll throw it off a little. I guess the important thing is, is that they matched ccps. New battery will be here ina couple days then off ​​​​​to the dyno. Heres a couple vids of it running.
 
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Default Update with new battery

Checked compression with new battery. ACRs unplugged. Throttle plate wide open. W start button.

200/200

Both hit 210. Settled on 200.
 
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Originally Posted by Fblo1690
Checked compression with new battery. ACRs unplugged. Throttle plate wide open. W start button.

200/200

Both hit 210. Settled on 200.
Where it should be... Now get it tuned and ride the wheels off.
 
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Dyno tune week. Gna ride it tomorrow. Dont care what happens. I need an excuse to get a 120.
 
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