Engine Compression

1990 Saab 900 Base, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Engine Compression
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
900, 900S & 9000S 10.1:1
900 Turbo & 9000 Turbo 9.0:1
(1) Compression pressure not available from manufacturer.
RENDER: 1.0x

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