Compression Specifications - V6

1991 Nissan-Datsun Maxima SE, AutomaticSECTION Compression Specifications - V6
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V6

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Maxima, Pathfinder & Pickup 9.0:1
300ZX
Non-Turbo 10.5:1
Turbo 8.5:1
Compression Pressure
Maxima, Pathfinder & Pickup 173 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
300ZX
Non-Turbo 186 psi (13.1 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
Maxima, Pathfinder & Pickup 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
300ZX
Non-Turbo 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM
RENDER: 1.0x

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